BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 309 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Bronx Arts) is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8, with a core mission of providing a rigorous academic education integrated with a comprehensive arts-based curriculum. Located in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx, the school seeks to close the achievement gap by fostering an environment where artistic expression—including visual arts, music, dance, and theater—is used as a primary tool to develop critical thinking, creativity, and self-confidence in its students.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is recognized for its commitment to holistic student development and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive, structured culture, Bronx Arts aims to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and intellectual curiosity. The school’s pedagogical approach emphasizes high academic standards while ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have access to professional-level arts training, preparing them for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

For more information, contact BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS at (718) 893-1042 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.