Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The (10X442)

2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-329-8550
Hours: 8:00am - 3:36pm
School Website: https://www.celiacruzschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X442/
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School Leader: Vern Ram (vram@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Margarita Echevarria (mechevarria19@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Zenaida Hill (zhill4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Vern Ram (vram@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Bianela Colon (bcolon7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sarah Arias (sarias2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Derwin Blanco (dblanco5@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (CCBHSM) is the only high school in the Bronx dedicated to music performance in a demanding college preparatory environment. The school’s mission is to cultivate discipline, confidence, and purpose through rigorous academics and world-class musical training. The extensive course offerings are organized [more]
Academic Score
  70.33%
Survey Score
  83.25%
About & Events

At Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, we believe that music is a transformative force one that cultivates discipline, confidence, and purpose. We are committed to nurturing student excellence through rigorous academics, world-class musical training, and by building a restorative culture that fosters resilience, community, and belonging. Our students [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: Future Ready NYC: Business and Marketing Courses, Youth Restorative Justice Training & Experiences, College Now Courses @ Lehman College (CUNY), Future Ready NYC: Work Based Learning & Internship Experiences

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Audition Offered
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Walton Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The (10X442)
Discovery High School (10X549)
High School for Teaching and the Professions (10X433)
International School for Liberal Arts (10X342)
Kingsbridge International High School (10X268)
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Step, Tennis
Clubs
A.I. Club, Conscious Creatives, Gospel Choir, GSA, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, National Honor Society, Restorative Justice, Student Council
Art Courses
Chorus/Singing, Exploring Music, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Orchestra/Strings
Arts Summary
The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music is the only high school dedicated to music performance in The Bronx. It is for students committed to studying music in a demanding college preparatory environment. In addition to double blocks of music instruction, students are expected to complete coursework that leads [more]
Program Details & Offers
Instrumental Music: Concert Band/Jazz Band(X33A)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:60 / 51 (1.18)71 / 36 (1.97)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 14 (0.86)12 / 9 (1.33)
Rank Avg: 5.524.77
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
407
411
415
    Grade 12 Students
91
92
105
    Grade 11 Students
96
99
95
    Grade 10 Students
110
101
101
    Grade 9 Students
110
119
114
Avg. Class Size
19.9
21.8
17.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.8
12.7
13.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 2
5 / 17 / 0
5 / 12 / 1
Attendance %
95%
94%
Graduation %
97%
99%
College %
78%
74%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
577 (181) / 135
130
561 (165) / 140
114
471 (161) / 140
107

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.67%
Academic Engagement 
  69.36%
Safety 
  81.63%
Bully Prevention 
  73.25%
Inclusivity 
  85.09%
Mental Support 
  75.25%
Environment 
  69.07%
Post-School Support 
  79.20%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.63%
Student Behavior 
  77.00%
Student Support 
  90.60%
School Leadership 
  91.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.80%
Instructional Development 
  90.22%
Post-School Support 
  95.17%
Family Responses 35% responded
Education 
  92.25%
Teacher Support 
  85.83%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  67.75%
School Leadership 
  87.30%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
IEP Support 
  98.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.00%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.68
Performance Score
  0.69
College Aptitude
CCR
  61.10%
SAT Math
  432
SAT R/W
  464
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.50%
4-Year College 78.10%
Other Postsecondary 4.40%
Unknown 7.00%

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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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 39.60%
Female 60.40%
English Language Learners:
  2.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  82.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.50%
Black 26.80%
Hispanic 67.30%
White 1.00%
Other 2.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 24.20%
Hispanic 36.40%
White 36.40%
Other 3.00%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  19.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.80%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  71
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  95
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  98.67%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services75 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services23 (79%)N/A (N/A)6 (21%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy27 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (75%)
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 (2023-24)
Regents English
  74
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  60
ELL Progress
  69

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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