Pharos Academy Charter School vs. Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
Should you attend Pharos Academy Charter School or Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists? 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
726 students
614 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1867 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3483 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
80-84%
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
49
95
Grade 7 Students
47
90
Grade 8 Students
47
96
Grade 9 Students
80
111
Grade 10 Students
70
93
Grade 11 Students
62
72
Grade 12 Students
75
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
66%
79%
% Black
30%
18%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.48
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
