Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists (08X269)

928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx
Phone: 718-893-5158
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: http://www.bsswa.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X269/
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School Leader: Dawn Verhille (dverhille@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Iris Alicea (ialicea@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lisa Rodriguez (lrodriguez3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Monserrate Melendez (mmelendez21@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Eniale Beachem (ebeachem@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our mission is to educate, empower and embolden our students, school and community. Our faculty and partners work tirelessly to ensure that our school is a learning environment open to all students, regardless of academic ability, and that every student is prepared for college and the world beyond. We value academic challenge, social justice, individualization, and high-quality teaching.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Rugby, Volleyball, Wrestling
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Academic Clinic, Beat! Global (music program), C.A.T.C.H, Casita Maria, Elevate NY, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girl Hack, Global Kids College and Career Club, Global Kids High School Leadership, Men of BSSWA, Regents Prep, SAT Prep, Senior Council, Spring Musical, Student Government, We Rise (Girls Group)
Art
The Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists has a comprehensive visual and performing arts program that includes theater, technical theater, improvisation, film, dance, chorus and instrumental music. The students learn a variety of each art form that spans genre and culture. The students showcase their talent multiple times per school year during WinterFest that takes place in December, and ArtsFest that takes place in May, in addition to performances during family events such as our annual honors banquets. Our film crew is involved in filming District Eight events.
Program Details
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists(Y28A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:89 / 71 (1.25)115 / 64 (1.80)
SWD applicants/seats:41 / 19 (2.16)25 / 17 (1.47)
Rank Avg: 5.14
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
331
331
331
    Grade 12 Students
76
58
66
    Grade 11 Students
65
72
56
    Grade 10 Students
88
91
98
    Grade 9 Students
102
110
111
Avg. Class Size
23.0
22.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 34 / 15
0 / 33 / 14
0 / 21 / 24
Attendance %
86%
86%
86%
Graduation %
91%
90%
79%
College %
67%
49%
53%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
481 (130) / 90
113
529 (140) / 81
103
614 / 818
102

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  65.86%
Academic Engagement 
  61.85%
Safety 
  72.00%
Bully Prevention 
  56.00%
Inclusivity 
  81.70%
Mental Support 
  64.89%
Environment 
  65.50%
Post-School Support 
  76.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.00%
School Satisfaction 
  80.58%
Student Behavior 
  43.25%
Student Support 
  83.52%
School Leadership 
  70.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  82.00%
Post-School Support 
  91.17%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.67%
Teacher Support 
  93.71%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  76.78%
School Leadership 
  98.25%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  97.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  91.10%
CC Regents
  57
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.55
Performance Score
  0.55
College Aptitude
CCR
  34.80%
SAT Math
  402
SAT R/W
  434
Postsecondary
2-Year College 36.40%
4-Year College 36.30%
Other Postsecondary 1.50%
Unknown 25.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 44.20%
Female 55.80%
English Language Learners:
  10.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 16.90%
Hispanic 79.70%
White 1.60%
Other 0.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 13.50%
Hispanic 26.90%
White 53.80%
Other 5.80%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  15.70%
Students with SC
  0.90%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  72
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.4
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  97.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services72 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS26 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class30 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (27%)N/A (N/A)>5 (73%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (69%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
ELL Progress
  15

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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