WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY
WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 599 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY, located at 3000 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a member of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It emphasizes a culture of community and personalized learning, often utilizing smaller class sizes and collaborative projects to help students prepare for college and career readiness.
The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to holistic development, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth through extracurricular activities and social-emotional support. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and maintaining strong relationships between staff, students, and families, WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of the students in the Bronx community.
For more information, contact WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY at (718) 904-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10461
(718) 904-5050
WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY is a public school in BRONX, NY with about 599 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
- Total Students:
- 599
- Teachers:
- 36.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 599 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.8%
- Black or African American
- 23.0%
- White
- 11.0%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.