West Bronx Academy for the Future (10X243)

500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-563-7139
Hours: 08:29am - 03:20pm
School Website: https://www.westbronxacademy.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X243/
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School Leader: Wilper Morales (wmorale2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Marianne Castillo Gonzal (mcastillogonzal@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Alexandra Ramirez (aramirez58@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Brenda Wannamaker (bwannamaker@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Maria Sanchez (msanchez64@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
West Bronx Academy is an urban community committed to accelerating student learning in a supportive environment with a focus on critical thinking. High school courses are offered to students in the eighth grade and college-level courses are offered to high school students. Through the use of restorative practices, all members of the school community share the responsibility of building and sustaining a positive school environment. We offer exploratory field trips throughout NYC and beyond, we partner with community organizations to bridge the gap between school and community.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%
Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Belmont Preparatory High School (10X434)
Bronx High School for Law and Community Service (10X439)
Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)
Fordham Leadership Academy (10X438)
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA) (10X374)
West Bronx Academy for the Future (10X243)
Program Details
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 3) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics


Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)























Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)






4-Year College 49.10%
Unknown 29.40%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 54.00%

Black 16.10%
Hispanic 81.60%
White 1.10%
Other 0.20%
Hispanic 37.70%
White 32.10%
Other 5.70%
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
IEP Statistics (2023-24)


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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 81 (86%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
SETSS | <=5 (50%) | <=5 (25%) | <=5 (25%) |
Special Class | 55 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | 54 (89%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (11%) |
Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Occupational Therapy | 10 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | 7 (50%) |
Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
Unassigned | 7 (50%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
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
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