Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The (10X442) 
2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-329-8550
Email: dfink2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 3:36pm
Principal: Vern Ram
School Website: https://www.celiacruzschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X442/
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Subway: 4 to Kingsbridge Rd
Bus: Bx1, Bx10, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx32, Bx34, Bx9, BxM3, BxM4
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Program Details
Performing Arts
Students audition annually to participate in varying levels of Concert Band and Jazz Band. Band curriculum includes music theory and jazz improvisation in all ensemble classes. Students prepare for a minimum of four performances a year, including state competitions and evaluations in solo and ensemble work. Please note all students auditioning on piano must select a band instrument in which to major.
- (Group 1) 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
The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music is a small school for students who are passionate about continuing their music studies while pursuing a challenging academic course of study. In addition to music instruction, students are expected to complete course requirements that lead to an Advanced Regents Diploma, college acceptance, and career readiness. The school curriculum requires a commitment of four years of music instruction and includes AP courses along with College Now courses through Lehman and Monroe College. In addition, our school has partnerships with Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, American Museum of Natural History, CUNY Lehman College, Jazzmobile, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Tony Bennett's Exploring the Arts Foundation.
Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Management/Operations)
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers
Upcoming Events
October 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Virtual Open House 
- October 25, 2024 @ 5:30 pm In Person Open House
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 67.70%
Other Postsecondary 5.10%
Unknown 17.10%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 61.80%
Black 29.40%
Hispanic 65.50%
White 1.20%
Other 2.00%
Hispanic 37.50%
White 37.50%
Other 3.10%
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