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Bronx High School For The Visual Arts vs. Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts

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School Overview

School
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts
2040 Antin Pl
Bronx, NY 10462
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
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
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 422 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For Writing And Communication 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
422 students
198 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
40% | 60%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1402 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2071 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts by grade.
Grade 9 Students
109
61
Grade 10 Students
115
45
Grade 11 Students
112
61
Grade 12 Students
86
30
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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