Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437) 
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-733-4656
Email: artsadmissions@fhsaonline.org
Hours: 08:15am - 03:55pm
Principal: Michael Johnson
School Website: https://www.fordhamhighschoolforthearts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X437/
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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
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Students train in Dance, Vocal, Instrumental Music, Visual Art, CTE Drama and the only school in the Bronx offering a CTE program in Technical Theater, to gain pre-professional and hands-on experience in a 4-year sequence leading students to earn a Chancellor's Arts Endorsed Diploma. Multiple performance and exhibition opportunities provide a platform for our scholars to introduce themselves to the professional arts world. All arts studios are equipped with modern-day technology and resources.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
SWD applicants/seats:
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
Fordham High School for the Arts is a college preparatory and arts-focused high school with a 4-year sequence in 6 majors: Dance, CTE Drama, Instrumental/Music Production, Musical Theater, Technical Theater, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. FHSA offers a comprehensive arts and academic curriculum which culminates in an Advanced Regents diploma, college acceptance, and career readiness. Scholars will have access to Advanced Placement courses and dual-enrollment courses throughout their academic careers. Numerous partnerships include Roundabout Theatre Company, Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Theatre, and Studio in a School. Guest artist visits afford students the opportunity to explore and develop their talents in various mediums of artistic expression. Work-Based Learning Internships allow students an opportunity to explore career paths in the arts and beyond. Our school is also a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Technology: Software Development - one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city.
Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, DUAL-ENROLLMENT COURSES Partnerships with the National Education Equity Lab and Syracuse University Project Advance, Diploma Endorsements Available, CTE program(s): Drama, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer)
Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, FutureReadyNYC School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Social Workers
Upcoming Events
November 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am In-Person Audition Day 
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 66.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 15.20%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 74.20%
Black 29.50%
Hispanic 62.50%
White 2.60%
Other 2.20%
White 65.50%
Other 13.80%
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