Women's Academy Of Excellence

456 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Women's Academy Of Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : The Women's Academy of Excellence serves a large attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with some living as far as 30.7 miles away from its furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Women's Academy Of Excellence's student population of 168 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Women's Academy Of Excellence is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
21-39%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
60-79%
62%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
4%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
13%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
44%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
27%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
10%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.71

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
71.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Women's Academy Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Women's Academy Of Excellence is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Women's Academy Of Excellence?
168 students attend Women's Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Women's Academy Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Women's Academy Of Excellence?
Women's Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Women's Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Women's Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Women's Academy Of Excellence part of?
Women's Academy Of Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is Women's Academy Of Excellence located?
Women's Academy Of Excellence is located in the Clason Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clason Point.

School Reviews

4   10/10/2025
Nice schol.The teachers are helpful enough.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nazia

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : The Women's Academy of Excellence serves a large attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with some living as far as 30.7 miles away from its furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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