Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists vs. Pharos Charter School
Should I attend Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists or Pharos Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Pharos Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades 6-12, Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pharos Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
629 students
713 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1499 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1112 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
≥90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
46
Grade 2 Students
-
52
Grade 3 Students
-
47
Grade 4 Students
-
54
Grade 5 Students
-
49
Grade 6 Students
95
47
Grade 7 Students
99
52
Grade 8 Students
96
45
Grade 9 Students
112
75
Grade 10 Students
100
54
Grade 11 Students
59
68
Grade 12 Students
67
76
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
79%
66%
% Black
19%
30%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.34
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
