URBAN ASSEMBLY BRONX ACADEMY OF LETTERS (THE)

www.bronxletters.com

542 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (commonly known as "Bronx Letters") is a unique 6–12 secondary school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Founded on the principle that literacy is the cornerstone of academic and personal success, the school prioritizes a rigorous, humanities-focused curriculum. It is part of the Urban Assembly network, which emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and the development of students’ voices through extensive reading and writing across all disciplines.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, supportive community that aims to bridge the gap between education and the professional world. Bronx Letters integrates real-world experiences, such as internships and partnerships with literary and cultural organizations, to help students envision their futures beyond graduation. By cultivating a culture of high expectations and personalized support, the academy strives to ensure that its students not only succeed in higher education but also become active, articulate participants in their communities.

542

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN ASSEMBLY BRONX ACADEMY OF LETTERS (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	341
Black	169
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
341 (62.9 %)
Black
169 (31.2 %)
White
16 (3.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
Phone:	(718)401-4891
Website:	http://www.bronxletters.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 65

Ungraded 1