The Bronx High School for the Visual Arts, familiarly known as Visual Arts, is a New York City public high school established as an art school in 2002 under Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Small Schools Initiative program.
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bronx High School for the Visual Arts serves an attendance zone covering approximately 468.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 12.3 miles, extending up to 32.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts's student population of 392 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts's ranking?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is ranked #1402 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School For The Visual Arts often compared to?
Bronx High School For The Visual Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
392 students attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For The Visual Arts offer ?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts part of?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts located?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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