High School for Violin and Dance (09X543)

1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-842-0687
Email: jabramo2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:09am - 2:30pm
Principal: Franklin Sim
School Website: https://www.hsvd.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/45028
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/09X543/HS/
Bus: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
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Program Details
Violin and Dance (X41A)
Performing Arts

Students take 55-minute group lessons in string orchestra and/ or dance three to five times a week. In dance, students learn the fundamental positions and movements of classical and modern dance. In orchestra, students learn the foundations of music theory and technique.

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) Priority to Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
129
167
    Grade 12 Students
24
43
    Grade 11 Students
28
28
    Grade 10 Students
31
49
    Grade 9 Students
46
47
Avg. Class Size
17.2
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 7
Attendance %
88%
88%
Graduation %
77%
77%
College %
28%
30%
Violin and Dance (X41A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

30 / 86 (0.35)
10 / 22 (0.45)
Offers - Waitlist

21 / 84 (0.25)
13 / 24 (0.54)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

The High School for Violin and Dance (HSVD) is one of four schools on the Morris Educational Campus. HSVD offers every student classes in string orchestra and dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop). No prior experience is necessary, but students are expected to have a serious interest in the two performing arts and be ready to participate in intensive training in daily classes. With consistent practice, our students achieve competence, confidence, good citizenship, and maturity-qualities that are the foundation for success in high school. There are culminating string orchestra and dance performances at the end of the school year.

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Management/Operations)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Extended Year, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  64.57%
Academic Engagement 
  57.54%
Safety 
  70.38%
Bully Prevention 
  56.75%
Inclusivity 
  79.70%
Mental Support 
  64.56%
Environment 
  56.63%
Post-School Support 
  75.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.40%
School Satisfaction 
  81.50%
Student Behavior 
  69.50%
Student Support 
  89.67%
School Leadership 
  79.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.00%
Instructional Development 
  82.47%
Post-School Support 
  98.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  86.00%
Teacher Support 
  83.14%
Safety 
  89.33%
School Community 
  74.22%
School Leadership 
  85.63%
Post-School Support 
  83.00%

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. %
  73.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  43
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  27
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  58.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  382
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  404
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.60%
4-Year College 15.10%
Unknown 62.30%

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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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 29.50%
Female 70.50%
English Language Learners:
  18.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  34.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 29.50%
Hispanic 65.90%
Other 4.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 33.30%
Other 66.70%

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

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