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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Building Access Profile: View profile
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
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 36.30%
Other Postsecondary 1.50%
Unknown 25.80%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 55.80%
Black 16.90%
Hispanic 79.70%
White 1.60%
Other 0.70%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 72 (97%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 26 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 30 (94%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not 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%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 9 (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)
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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