Westchester Square Academy (08X558)

3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-5050
Email: ccortese@westchestersquare.org
Hours: 08:15am - 02:35pm
Principal: Marques Rich
School Website: https://www.westchestersquare.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X558/
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Subway: 6 to Westchester Square-East Tremont Av
Bus: Bx21, Bx24, Bx31, Bx4, Bx40, Bx42, Bx4A, Bx8
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Program Details
Westchester Square Academy (Y58A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

College-preparatory curriculum with a liberal arts focus.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
410
409
462
    Grade 12 Students
81
98
113
    Grade 11 Students
110
85
110
    Grade 10 Students
111
120
97
    Grade 9 Students
108
106
142
Avg. Class Size
24.5
23.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
14 / 77 / 4
37 / 59 / 1
24 / 112 / 10
Attendance %
81%
80%
Graduation %
91%
91%
88%
College %
59%
57%
57%
Westchester Square Academy (Y58A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
48 / 64 (0.75)
22 / 17 (1.29)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
49 / 64 (0.77)
14 / 17 (0.82)

Offers - Waitlist
55 / 63 (0.87)
18 / 18 (1.00)

Offers
About the School

Our mission is to develop confident readers, writers, and speakers who are connected to and supported by the school community. We prepare students for college with a liberal arts curriculum focused on writing, critical thinking, and peer discussion. We give them the opportunity to connect with their passions through elective coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Our nurturing school culture encourages reflection, collaboration, and project-based learning. Regardless of entry program, students have a common 9th grade experience and opt-in to honors coursework starting their sophomore year.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 64%

Academic Highlights: Pre-AP Courses for 9th & 10th Grades, Honors & Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, College Advisement & Application Assistance, CUNY College Now & SUNY Courses for College Credit, Internship Opportunities for Upperclassmen

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Other Sports
Dance, Step
Clubs
Advisory, African Student Association Club, Anime/Video Game Club, AntiBullying Committee, Book Club, Chess Club, Dance Ensemble, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Internship, Leaders of Tomorrow Club, National Honors Society, National Honors Society of Dance Arts, Peer Group Connections, Student Government, Wellness Committee, Yearbook Club
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.57%
Academic Engagement 
  62.62%
Safety 
  61.63%
Bully Prevention 
  50.63%
Inclusivity 
  81.90%
Mental Support 
  66.44%
Environment 
  57.38%
Post-School Support 
  80.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
School Satisfaction 
  80.50%
Student Behavior 
  55.38%
Student Support 
  87.19%
School Leadership 
  73.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  68.33%
Instructional Development 
  81.90%
Post-School Support 
  91.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  84.67%
Teacher Support 
  83.00%
Safety 
  85.00%
School Community 
  76.22%
School Leadership 
  88.00%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  80.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  91.20%
CC Regents
  44
Non-CC Regents
  16
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.52
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  54.90%
SAT Math
  411
SAT R/W
  415
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.70%
4-Year College 40.70%
Other Postsecondary 5.70%
Unknown 34.90%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.86%
Female 42.94%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  10.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 11.70%
Black 25.40%
Hispanic 55.10%
White 5.90%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.40%
Hispanic 25.80%
White 38.70%
Other 16.10%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  26.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  18.60%
Students with SC
  1.70%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  8.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.28
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  88
IEP Support 
  80.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services82 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class7 (70%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (84%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (16%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (67%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.1
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