BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

2040 ANTIN PL
BRONX, NY 10462

www.bhsva.com

421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Bronx High School for the Visual Arts (BHSVA) is a specialized public high school located in the Pelham Parkway area of the Bronx. True to its name, the school is built upon a foundation of arts integration, offering a curriculum that blends rigorous academic standards with a heavy emphasis on studio arts. Students are provided with a dedicated space to explore various creative disciplines, including drawing, painting, graphic design, and photography, often working in an environment that encourages portfolio development for post-secondary arts education.

Beyond its artistic focus, BHSVA is recognized for maintaining a small-school culture that emphasizes personalized instruction and community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to help students develop both their critical thinking skills and their individual creative "voice." With a commitment to preparing students for both college and career paths, the school utilizes its specialized curriculum to engage students who are passionate about the arts while ensuring they meet the requirements for a Regents diploma.

421

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	229
Black	95
Asian	7
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
229 (54.5 %)
Black
95 (22.6 %)
White
50 (11.9 %)
Two or More
35 (8.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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 #11
Phone:	(718)319-5160
Website:	http://www.bhsva.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 112

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 84