EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE

EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE 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 664 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 55 teachers, EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE (EBAF), located on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a 6–12 institution, the school is designed to provide a continuous academic environment that supports students throughout their middle and high school years, fostering long-term relationships between staff and pupils. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for college and career success by maintaining a rigorous instructional program and a supportive community culture.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, East Bronx Academy emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement. The school often utilizes its small-school setting to offer personalized attention and specialized programs that help students navigate the transition from adolescence to young adulthood. By focusing on critical thinking, technology integration, and collaborative learning, EBAF strives to empower its diverse student body to overcome educational challenges and reach their future goals in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE at (718) 861-8641 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1716 SOUTHERN BLVD
BRONX, NY 10460
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EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 664 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
664
Teachers:
55
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 664 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.2%
Black or African American
25.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
White
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.