Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists vs. Pharos Academy Charter School
Should you attend Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists or Pharos Academy Charter School? 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 Studio School For Writers And Artists ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pharos Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 614 students in grades 6-12, Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 726 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pharos Academy Charter School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
614 students
726 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3483 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1867 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
53
Grade 2 Students
-
50
Grade 3 Students
-
52
Grade 4 Students
-
45
Grade 5 Students
-
45
Grade 6 Students
95
49
Grade 7 Students
90
47
Grade 8 Students
96
47
Grade 9 Students
111
80
Grade 10 Students
93
70
Grade 11 Students
72
62
Grade 12 Students
57
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
79%
66%
% Black
18%
30%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.35
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
