Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts
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(718)944-5660
- Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts serves 332 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57%.
Top Placements
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts's student population of 332 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 332 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #943 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 27% |
| Black | 48% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is Bronx Academy Of Health Careers (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Leaders Of Tomorrow (0.3 miles away)
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