Fordham High School for the Arts, often called simply Fordham Arts, is a small school located within Roosevelt Educational Campus, the site of the former Theodore Roosevelt High School, across the street from Fordham University. It was established in 2002 and is part of the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Fordham High School For The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fordham High School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fordham High School For The Arts's student population of 350 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Fordham High School For The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordham High School For The Arts is 0.52, 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
#99 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fordham High School For The Arts's ranking?
Fordham High School For The Arts is ranked #99 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fordham High School For The Arts often compared to?
Fordham High School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Academy For Young Men by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordham High School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Fordham High School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fordham High School For The Arts?
350 students attend Fordham High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fordham High School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordham High School For The Arts?
Fordham High School For The Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordham High School For The Arts offer ?
Fordham High School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fordham High School For The Arts part of?
Fordham High School For The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fordham High School For The Arts located?
Fordham High School For The Arts is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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