Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bronx Arts And Science Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School's student population of 341 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Arts And Science Charter School is 0.50, 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
#4317 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Arts And Science Charter School's ranking?
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School is ranked #4317 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Arts And Science Charter School?
341 students attend Bronx Arts And Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bronx Arts And Science Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% 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 Bronx Arts And Science Charter School?
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Arts And Science Charter School offer ?
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Arts And Science Charter School part of?
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School is part of Bronx Arts And Science Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Arts And Science Charter School located?
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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