Fordham High School - Arts serves 354 students in grades 9-11.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fordham High School - Arts?
354 students attend Fordham High School - Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fordham High School - Arts students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fordham High School - Arts offer ?
Fordham High School - Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Fordham High School - Arts part of?
Fordham High School - Arts is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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