Bronx High School for the Visual Arts (11X418)

2040 Antin Pl, Bronx, NY 10462, Bronx
Phone: 718-319-5160
Email: iwither@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:45pm
Principal: Iris Witherspoon
School Website: https://bhsva418.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X418/
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Subway: 2 to Bronx Park East; 5 to Morris Park
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx21, Bx22, Bx30, Bx39, BxM10, BxM11
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Program Details
Graphic Design (X35B)
Visual Art & Design

A program of study focused on learning the elements, principles and process of design, and developing digital media and business skills. Students participate in internships and are prepared for advanced study and work in the field of graphic design.

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
414
416
442
    Grade 12 Students
84
82
111
    Grade 11 Students
110
108
102
    Grade 10 Students
113
117
117
    Grade 9 Students
107
109
112
Avg. Class Size
25.7
24.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
17 / 20 / 14
32 / 19 / 17
15 / 26 / 15
Attendance %
84%
81%
Graduation %
85%
79%
81%
College %
38%
40%
44%
Graphic Design (X35B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
51 / 38 (1.34)
36 / 10 (3.60)

Offers
All accepted
60 / 38 (1.58)
30 / 10 (3.00)

Offers - Waitlist
85 / 37 (2.30)
36 / 11 (3.27)

Offers
About the School

We offer a challenging, sequential, four-year pre-professional art program and an interdisciplinary academic curriculum within a close-knit school community. We offer two visual arts programs: one focuses on developing general knowledge, while the other prepares students to become professional graphic designers. Both programs emphasize skill-building, student creativity, interests, and community contributions. Our cultural partners provide learning experiences and additional resources for students and their families. Our small class size and project-based, student-centered curriculum provide individualized attention and prepare students for college and careers in the arts.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Graphic Design

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

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 Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Fitness, Martial Arts, Running, Track, Volleyball, Yoga
Clubs
Cooking/Cubcake, COOP program, Council for Unity, Film club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Learning Leaders, much more., Music club, Newsletter, paid internships and much, Publications, Robotics, Safe Club, Student Council, Work-base Learning
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Other Exhibits (3 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  71.29%
Academic Engagement 
  63.15%
Safety 
  79.75%
Bully Prevention 
  67.00%
Inclusivity 
  87.60%
Mental Support 
  70.00%
Environment 
  65.25%
Post-School Support 
  76.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.92%
Student Behavior 
  61.00%
Student Support 
  87.14%
School Leadership 
  74.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  69.67%
Instructional Development 
  85.04%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.44%
Teacher Support 
  87.14%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  79.00%
School Leadership 
  92.88%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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. %
  84.80%
CC Regents
  46
Non-CC Regents
  51
Impact Score
  0.41
Performance Score
  0.46
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  41.30%
SAT Math
  423
SAT R/W
  445
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.60%
4-Year College 22.20%
Unknown 62.20%

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 38.64%
Female 61.16%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  8.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  87.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.10%
Black 22.50%
Hispanic 56.50%
White 15.70%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 32.40%
Hispanic 23.50%
White 32.40%
Other 11.70%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  27.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  20.20%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  85.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  15.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.30
Regents English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services78 (80%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy38 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School14 (88%)
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.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70
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