Pharos Charter School vs. Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
Should I attend Pharos Charter School or Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists? 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
Pharos Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
713 students
629 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1499 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80-84%
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
47
95
Grade 7 Students
52
99
Grade 8 Students
45
96
Grade 9 Students
75
112
Grade 10 Students
54
100
Grade 11 Students
68
59
Grade 12 Students
76
67
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
66%
79%
% Black
30%
19%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.48
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
