Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts is a public high school located in the New York City borough of The Bronx. The school is collocated with five other high schools on the Evander Childs Educational Campus.
Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts's student population of 198 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
47%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts's ranking?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is ranked #781 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts often compared to?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx High School For The Visual Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts?
198 students attend Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts offer ?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts part of?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts located?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is located in the Williamsbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Williamsbridge.
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