BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
614 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists (BSSWA) is a small, specialized public high school located in the Longwood section of the Bronx. True to its name, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a deep focus on the arts and humanities. It emphasizes student voice and self-expression, fostering an environment where writing, visual arts, and critical thinking are central to the daily learning experience. The school is known for its supportive, intimate community, which aims to provide students with the personalized attention necessary to develop both their creative talents and their college-readiness skills.
In addition to its artistic focus, BSSWA is recognized for its commitment to social justice and community engagement. By encouraging students to explore their personal narratives and the world around them through creative projects, the school prepares its graduates to be thoughtful, articulate, and active members of society. Its pedagogical approach often involves interdisciplinary studies, where students connect historical and social contexts to their creative outputs, ensuring that they gain a well-rounded education that values both academic excellence and individual identity.
In addition to its artistic focus, BSSWA is recognized for its commitment to social justice and community engagement. By encouraging students to explore their personal narratives and the world around them through creative projects, the school prepares its graduates to be thoughtful, articulate, and active members of society. Its pedagogical approach often involves interdisciplinary studies, where students connect historical and social contexts to their creative outputs, ensuring that they gain a well-rounded education that values both academic excellence and individual identity.
614
Total Students
61.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 485 |
| Black | 111 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic485 (79.0 %)
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Black111 (18.1 %)
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White13 (2.1 %)
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Asian2 (0.3 %)
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Two or More2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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 # 8 |
| Phone: | (718)893-5158 |
| Website: | http://www.bsswa.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 614 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 61.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 547 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
95
Grade 7
90
Grade 8
96
Grade 9
111
Grade 10
93
Grade 11
72
Grade 12
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 95 |
| Grade 7 | 90 |
| Grade 8 | 96 |
| Grade 9 | 111 |
| Grade 10 | 93 |
| Grade 11 | 72 |
| Grade 12 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 332 | 54.1% |
| Male | 282 | 45.9% |
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