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Bronx Writing Academy

Bronx, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

168 tested · 85% of students

48% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 38% did.

  • Level 415%
  • Level 333%
  • Level 221%
  • Level 130%

Math

181 tested · 91% of students

29% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 19% did.

  • Level 47%
  • Level 322%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 141%

Science

68 tested · 86% of students

43% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 22% did.

  • Level 46%
  • Level 337%
  • Level 237%
  • Level 121%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled237230
Harassment, bullying, discrimination12
Drugs10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, cyberbullying, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance94%
Experienced Teachers86%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Bronx Writing Academy

Open

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

41

Seats

124

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

15

Seats

36

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.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • 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
DON THOMAS BUSES, INC.PIONEER TRANSPORTATION CORPPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

230 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino73.9%
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White1.3%
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Black or African American24.3%
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Asian0.4%
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Two or More Races0.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Arts9

Advisory, Art, Coding, Computer Science,

Sports4

Baseball (Coed), Basketball (Coed), Softball (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities7

Coding, Debate, Homework Help, Restorative Circles,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008605664

District
New York City Geographic District # 9
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
230 students
Teachers (FTE)
31.8

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