School Overview
Bronx Theatre High School, located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, is a specialized public high school dedicated to integrating rigorous academic study with professional-level training in the performing arts. By operating under the belief that the arts are an essential component of a well-rounded education, the school provides students with a challenging curriculum that meets New York State Regents requirements while simultaneously offering immersive experiences in acting, stagecraft, directing, and playwriting. Through partnerships with local cultural organizations and theater professionals, the school aims to cultivate both creative expression and critical thinking skills in its diverse student body.

Beyond its artistic curriculum, Bronx Theatre High School is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. The school encourages students to take ownership of their learning by participating in various ensemble-based projects, which promote collaboration, discipline, and confidence. By balancing traditional core subjects with hands-on artistic exploration, the school prepares its graduates for success in a wide range of post-secondary paths, whether they choose to pursue a professional career in the arts or apply the creative problem-solving skills they have gained to other academic and vocational fields.
276
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic160
Black84
Asian1
Two or More18
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    160 (58.2 %)
  • Black
    84 (30.5 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.5 %)
  • White
    8 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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 #10
Phone: (718)329-2902
Website: http://www.bxtheatre.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 79
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 68
Grade 12 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 979
Grade 1066
Grade 1168
Grade 1263
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16961.2%
Male10638.4%
Not Specified10.4%
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