BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS

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.
614
Total Students
61.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic485
Black111
Asian2
Two or More2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    485 (79.0 %)
  • Black
    111 (18.1 %)
  • White
    13 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
Grade Student Count
Grade 695
Grade 790
Grade 896
Grade 9111
Grade 1093
Grade 1172
Grade 1257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33254.1%
Male28245.9%
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