Bronx High School For The Visual Arts vs. Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music
Should you attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts or Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
421 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
38% | 62%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#144 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
112
114
Grade 10 Students
117
101
Grade 11 Students
108
95
Grade 12 Students
84
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
54%
67%
% Black
23%
28%
% White
12%
2%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
1%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
