Bronx High School For The Visual Arts

2040 Antin Pl
Bronx, NY 10462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Bronx High School For The Visual Arts's student population of 421 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#432 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
12%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bronx High School For The Visual Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bronx High School For The Visual Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts's ranking?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is ranked #432 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School For The Visual Arts often compared to?
Bronx High School For The Visual Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
421 students attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For The Visual Arts offer ?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts part of?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts located?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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