West Bronx Academy for the Future (10X243)

500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-563-7139
Email: infor@westbronxacademy.org
Hours: 8:20am - 3:48pm
Principal: Wilper Morales
School Website: https://www.westbronxacademy.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X243/
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Subway: B, D to Fordham Rd
Bus: Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4
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Program Details
West Bronx Academy for the Future (X59X)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

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) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
362
358
366
    Grade 12 Students
96
67
82
    Grade 11 Students
83
105
73
    Grade 10 Students
86
93
105
    Grade 9 Students
97
93
106
Avg. Class Size
21.9
19.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 50 / 16
0 / 51 / 8
0 / 67 / 5
Attendance %
92%
87%
Graduation %
99%
95%
100%
College %
63%
66%
64%
West Bronx Academy for the Future (X59X)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
93 / 71 (1.31)
43 / 19 (2.26)

Offers
179 / 71 (2.52)
71 / 19 (3.74)

Offers - Waitlist

(P2)#26 to (P2)#59
179 / 70 (2.56)
80 / 20 (4.00)

Offers
About the School

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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, 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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Soccer
Clubs
ACDP After School Enrichment Program, After school and Saturday Regents prep, Annual senior activities like overnight trip, Annual upstate overnight college trip, AP for All, Art Club, Capital One Bank internship, Catrock Outdoor Education program, College Now program, etc, Gemini Student Group, Genesys Works corporate internship, Girls United, Lifeguard training, many trips, Music Club, One Goal program, Partnership with Gear Up at Lehman College, Photography Club, prom, Senior Day, Student Council, TDF Wendy Wasserstein Theatre Scholarship, TREC Campus Band, Unity Club, YDDC Dance Club, Yearbook Club, Young Men in the Workplace, Young Men with No Limits
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (3 per year), Other Exhibits (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  63.14%
Academic Engagement 
  54.38%
Safety 
  56.00%
Bully Prevention 
  43.13%
Inclusivity 
  75.60%
Mental Support 
  56.22%
Environment 
  52.88%
Post-School Support 
  71.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  64.00%
School Satisfaction 
  72.92%
Student Behavior 
  36.00%
Student Support 
  78.24%
School Leadership 
  71.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  51.00%
Instructional Development 
  75.10%
Post-School Support 
  94.67%
Family Responses
Education 
  89.78%
Teacher Support 
  87.43%
Safety 
  90.00%
School Community 
  75.67%
School Leadership 
  92.00%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  88.00%

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. %
  98.50%
CC Regents
  53
Non-CC Regents
  50
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.6
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  84.60%
SAT Math
  450
SAT R/W
  464
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.20%
4-Year College 40.20%
Unknown 36.60%

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 46.00%
Female 54.00%
English Language Learners:
  17.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  26.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.00%
Black 16.10%
Hispanic 81.60%
White 1.10%
Other 0.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 21.80%
Hispanic 34.50%
White 34.50%
Other 9.20%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  26.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.20%
Students with SC
  6.40%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has some programs
  6.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.57
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Support 
  88.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services88 (87%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class50 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy9 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy81 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (60%)
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 English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  51
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
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