Bronx High School for the Visual Arts (11X418)

2040 Antin Pl, Bronx, NY 10462, Bronx
Phone: 718-319-5160
Hours: 8:15am - 2:45pm
School Website: https://bhsva418.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X418/
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School Leader: Iris Witherspoon (iwither@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Teresa Marino (tmarino5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Falin Nieves (fnieves7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tyra Cummings (tcummings7@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tyra Cummings (tcummings7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Suzanne Ribeiro (sribeiro@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Bronx High School for the Visual Arts: A Magnet School for Innovation through the Arts is a vibrant public high school where creativity meets career preparation. With a focus on visual arts and academic excellence, the school offers specialized opportunities in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs such as Graphic Design and Media Arts. Students gain hands-on experience through industry-relevant courses and work-based learning opportunities, preparing them for success in college and careers in the arts and media industries. From mastering traditional techniques to exploring cutting-edge digital tools, students work with professional artists and educators in a supportive environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and self-expression.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 55%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, CTE program(s): Graphic Design, Portfolio Preparation Courses

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Virtual/Hybrid

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • 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 Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Fitness, Martial Arts, Running, Track, Volleyball, Yoga
Clubs
Cooking/Cubcake, COOP program, Council for Unity, Film club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Learning Leaders, much more., Music club, Newsletter, paid internships and much, Publications, Robotics, Safe Club, Student Council, Work-base Learning
Art
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school and we specialize in graphic design and in Media production. We offer our scholars a robust visual arts program and scholars are able to take up to ten visual arts credits and graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma with a mastery in the arts.
Program Details
Graphic Design(X35B)
Visual Art & Design

A program of study focused on learning the elements, principles and process of design, and developing digital media and business skills. Students participate in internships and are prepared for advanced study and work in the field of graphic design.

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
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:51 / 38 (1.34)60 / 38 (1.58)85 / 37 (2.30)
SWD applicants/seats:36 / 10 (3.60)30 / 10 (3.00)36 / 11 (3.27)
Rank Avg: 5.78
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
414
416
442
    Grade 12 Students
84
82
111
    Grade 11 Students
110
108
102
    Grade 10 Students
113
117
117
    Grade 9 Students
107
109
112
Avg. Class Size
25.7
24.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
36 / 20 / 14
32 / 19 / 17
15 / 26 / 15
Attendance %
88%
84%
81%
Graduation %
82%
79%
81%
College %
38%
40%
44%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
951 (168) / 102
136
983 (182) / 102
140
1,161 / 111
129

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 
  71.29%
Academic Engagement 
  63.15%
Safety 
  79.75%
Bully Prevention 
  67.00%
Inclusivity 
  87.60%
Mental Support 
  70.00%
Environment 
  65.25%
Post-School Support 
  76.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.92%
Student Behavior 
  61.00%
Student Support 
  87.14%
School Leadership 
  74.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  69.67%
Instructional Development 
  85.04%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.44%
Teacher Support 
  87.14%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  79.00%
School Leadership 
  92.88%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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. %
  81.30%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.50%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  417
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.70%
4-Year College 29.30%
Other Postsecondary 2.20%
Unknown 46.80%

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 38.64%
Female 61.16%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  8.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  87.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.10%
Black 22.50%
Hispanic 56.50%
White 15.70%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.90%
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 13.90%
White 36.10%
Other 11.10%

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
  25.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  21.30%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  80.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  60
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 Services78 (80%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy38 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School14 (88%)
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
  67
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87.5
ELL Progress
  37

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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