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: http://cchighschoolofmusic.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/45977
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/10X442/HS/
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
Concert Band / Jazz Band / Piano (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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
415
427
    Grade 12 Students
105
92
    Grade 11 Students
95
119
    Grade 10 Students
101
108
    Grade 9 Students
114
108
Avg. Class Size
17.3
Complaints / Suspensions
5 / 12
<5 / 7
Attendance %
94%
91%
Graduation %
99%
99%
College %
74%
80%
Concert Band / Jazz Band / Piano (X33A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

68 / 36 (1.89)
14 / 9 (1.56)
Offers - Waitlist

59 / 35 (1.69)
7 / 10 (0.70)
Offers
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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
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
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.71%
Academic Engagement 
  69.62%
Safety 
  79.63%
Bully Prevention 
  67.88%
Inclusivity 
  91.40%
Mental Support 
  75.78%
Environment 
  64.75%
Post-School Support 
  81.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.40%
School Satisfaction 
  81.33%
Student Behavior 
  71.13%
Student Support 
  92.10%
School Leadership 
  77.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.67%
Instructional Development 
  92.67%
Post-School Support 
  98.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.78%
Teacher Support 
  88.29%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  76.44%
School Leadership 
  92.75%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%

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. %
  100.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  66
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  58
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  97.40%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  459
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  484
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.10%
4-Year College 67.70%
Other Postsecondary 5.10%
Unknown 17.10%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 37.80%
Female 62.20%
English Language Learners:
  3.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  79.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.40%
Black 28.20%
Hispanic 66.50%
White 2.40%
Other 1.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 21.90%
Hispanic 37.50%
White 37.50%
Other 3.10%
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