SOUTH BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL

www.sbcsica.org

Charter School 458 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

The South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts (SBCSICA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes the development of international perspectives. Its educational model is built upon the integration of world languages—specifically Spanish—and a deep exploration of global cultures, aiming to prepare students to be informed and active participants in a diverse, interconnected society.

Beyond its core academic offerings, SBCSICA places a significant emphasis on the arts as a vital component of a well-rounded education. The school integrates visual and performing arts into its daily programming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression among its student body. By combining high academic standards with a culturally rich environment and a commitment to community involvement, the school seeks to bridge educational gaps and empower students in the South Bronx to achieve personal and academic excellence.

458

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	400
Black	51
Asian	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
400 (87.3 %)
Black
51 (11.1 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTH BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)292-5737
Website:	http://www.sbcsica.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 34

Ungraded 1