Westchester Square Academy (08X558)

3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-5050
Hours: 08:15am - 02:35pm
School Website: https://www.westchestersquare.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X558/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Marques Rich (mrich5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Cristina Cortese (ccortese@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rochellie Cruz (rcruz47@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Anthony Demore (ademore@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Michael Toro (mtoro13@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Justin Vega (jvega44@schools.nyc.gov)
Calculate commute

About

Our mission is to develop confident readers, writers, and speakers who are connected to and supported by the school community. We prepare students for college with a liberal arts curriculum focused on writing, critical thinking, and peer discussion. We give them the opportunity to connect with their passions through elective coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Our nurturing school culture encourages reflection, collaboration, and project-based learning. Regardless of entry program, students have a common 9th grade experience and opt-in to honors coursework starting their sophomore year.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 68%

Academic Highlights: Pre-AP Courses for 9th & 10th Grades, Honors & Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, College Advisement & Application Assistance, CUNY College Now & SUNY Courses for College Credit, Internship Opportunities for Upperclassmen

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Other Sports
Dance, Step
Clubs
Advisory, African Student Association Club, Anime/Video Game Club, AntiBullying Committee, Book Club, Chess Club, Dance Ensemble, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Internship, Leaders of Tomorrow Club, National Honors Society, National Honors Society of Dance Arts, Peer Group Connections, Student Government, Wellness Committee, Yearbook Club
Program Details
Westchester Square Academy(Y58A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

College-preparatory curriculum with a liberal arts focus.

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:48 / 64 (0.75)49 / 64 (0.77)
SWD applicants/seats:22 / 17 (1.29)14 / 17 (0.82)
Rank Avg: 5.63
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
410
409
462
    Grade 12 Students
81
98
113
    Grade 11 Students
110
85
110
    Grade 10 Students
111
120
97
    Grade 9 Students
108
106
142
Avg. Class Size
24.5
23.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
25 / 77 / 4
37 / 59 / 1
24 / 112 / 10
Attendance %
82%
81%
80%
Graduation %
84%
91%
88%
College %
59%
57%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
788 (106) / 135
114
808 (97) / 135
115
719 / 135
132

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 
  72.57%
Academic Engagement 
  62.62%
Safety 
  61.63%
Bully Prevention 
  50.63%
Inclusivity 
  81.90%
Mental Support 
  66.44%
Environment 
  57.38%
Post-School Support 
  80.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
School Satisfaction 
  80.50%
Student Behavior 
  55.38%
Student Support 
  87.19%
School Leadership 
  73.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  68.33%
Instructional Development 
  81.90%
Post-School Support 
  91.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  84.67%
Teacher Support 
  83.00%
Safety 
  85.00%
School Community 
  76.22%
School Leadership 
  88.00%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  80.33%

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. %
  84.20%
CC Regents
  64
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.49
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.50%
SAT Math
  449
SAT R/W
  470
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.20%
4-Year College 46.90%
Other Postsecondary 3.50%
Unknown 35.40%

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 56.86%
Female 42.94%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  10.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 11.70%
Black 25.40%
Hispanic 55.10%
White 5.90%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 21.90%
Hispanic 34.40%
White 31.30%
Other 12.40%

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
  25.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  20.20%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  62
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70.8
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  80.33%

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 Services82 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class7 (70%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (84%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (16%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (67%)
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 English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70.6
ELL Progress
  52

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

Similar Programs
Origins High School
Origins High School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235, Brooklyn

Total Students:
470
Academic Score:
  66.50%
Survey Score:
  74.80%
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School
Queens Collegiate
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens

Total Students:
426
Academic Score:
  74.40%
Survey Score:
  72.00%
Academy for Young Writers
Academy for Young Writers
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
1065 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn

Total Students:
318
Academic Score:
  78.20%
Survey Score:
  79.00%
Pace High School
PACE High School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
100 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan

Total Students:
527
Academic Score:
  72.60%
Survey Score:
  77.70%
Veritas Academy
Veritas Academy
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
35-01 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354, Queens

Total Students:
615
Academic Score:
  64.40%
Survey Score:
  80.30%
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
Humanities, Arts & STEM
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn

Total Students:
445
Academic Score:
  75.70%
Survey Score:
  75.90%
Quest to Learn
Quest to Learn Upper School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learning
351 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011, Manhattan

Total Students:
228
Academic Score:
  62.30%
Survey Score:
  73.50%
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx

Total Students:
331
Academic Score:
  61.40%
Survey Score:
  77.00%
East New York Family Academy
East New York Family Academy
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
760 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn

Total Students:
377
Academic Score:
  65.50%
Survey Score:
  79.10%
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
976 Seneca Ave, Queens, NY 11385, Queens

Total Students:
349
Academic Score:
  61.20%
Survey Score:
  75.70%
Comments