WINGS ACADEMY
WINGS ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 493 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 32 teachers, WINGS ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
WINGS ACADEMY, located in the West Farms section of the Bronx, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a member of the New York City Department of Education system, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to help students develop the academic skills and personal character necessary to succeed in post-secondary life and beyond.
The school is particularly recognized for its strong focus on student-teacher relationships and its effort to foster an inclusive culture that encourages student engagement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic support systems, WINGS ACADEMY strives to address the diverse needs of its student population. Its mission centers on empowering students to become independent thinkers and responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of college and career pathways.
For more information, contact WINGS ACADEMY at (718) 597-1751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10460-2300
(718) 597-1751
WINGS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 493 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 32.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 493 students
- Black or African American
- 55.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- White
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 34.5%
- Male
- 65.5%
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.