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High School For Contemporary Arts

Bronx, NY

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467(718) 944-5610
Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled282280
Weapons possession11
Harassment, bullying, discrimination163
Cyberbullying42
Drugs30
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses85%
Attendance Rate82%
Teacher Attendance95%
Experienced Teachers65%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Dance (X48B)

Ed. Opt.

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

12

Seats

63

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

5

Seats

17

Music and Theatre (X48C)

Open

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

17

Seats

63

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

1

Seats

17

Visual Arts (X48A)

Ed. Opt.

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

12

Seats

63

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

8

Seats

17

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.DON THOMAS BUSES, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LITTLE LISA BUS CO. INC.LITTLE RICHIE BUS SERVICETHIRD AVENUE TRANSIT, INCVAN TRANS LLC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

283 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino53.0%
x
White2.8%
x
Black or African American37.8%
x
Asian1.1%
x
Two or More Races2.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native2.1%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses8

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Art History, AP Computer Science Principles,

Arts11

Acting, Piano Keyboard, Digital Photography, Theater Survey,

Sports10

Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cross Country (Boys/Girls), Football (Boys),

Clubs and Activities6

Podcast, Art Club, Peer Group Connection (PGC), Student Aide Internship,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008805543

District
New York City Geographic District #11
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
283 students
Teachers (FTE)
32.1

Sources