BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS

184 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts (BHSWCA)** is a specialized small high school located in the Allerton section of the Bronx. True to its name, the school centers its curriculum around literacy, narrative development, and media studies. It aims to prepare students for college and careers by fostering strong analytical, research, and creative writing skills across all academic disciplines, encouraging students to find their voices and express complex ideas effectively.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a close-knit, supportive environment typical of smaller educational settings, which allows for personalized attention and strong student-teacher relationships. BHSWCA offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build community and leadership. By integrating communication arts into its core instruction, the school provides a unique learning experience for students who are interested in journalism, creative expression, and effective public discourse.

184

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	83
Black	80
Two or More	7
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
83 (45.1 %)
Black
80 (43.5 %)
White
9 (4.9 %)
Two or More
7 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone:	(718)944-5660
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 45

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 39

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	45
Grade 10	75
Grade 11	24
Grade 12	39
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	104	56.5%
Male	80	43.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)