Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx's student population of 369 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx 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 Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx is 0.49, 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
#2833 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
70%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx's ranking?
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx is ranked #2833 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx often compared to?
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronxis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 106 Parkchester by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx?
369 students attend Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx?
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx offer ?
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx part of?
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx located?
Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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