Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists (08X269)

928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx
Phone: 718-893-5158
Email: carrie.bino@bsswa.org
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Dawn Verhille
School Website: http://www.bsswa.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X269/
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Subway: 2, 5 to Intervale Av; 6 to Hunts Point Av
Bus: Bx17, Bx19, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx46, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
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About

Our mission is to educate, empower and embolden our students, school and community. Our faculty and partners work tirelessly to ensure that our school is a learning environment open to all students, regardless of academic ability, and that every student is prepared for college and the world beyond. We value academic challenge, social justice, individualization, and high-quality teaching.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Rugby, Volleyball, Wrestling
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Academic Clinic, Beat! Global (music program), C.A.T.C.H, Casita Maria, Elevate NY, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girl Hack, Global Kids College and Career Club, Global Kids High School Leadership, Men of BSSWA, Regents Prep, SAT Prep, Senior Council, Spring Musical, Student Government, We Rise (Girls Group)
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Films (2 per year), Theatre Performances (2 per year)
Programs
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists(Y28A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

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) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
331
331
331
    Grade 12 Students
76
58
66
    Grade 11 Students
65
72
56
    Grade 10 Students
88
91
98
    Grade 9 Students
102
110
111
Avg. Class Size
23.0
22.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 34 / 15
0 / 33 / 14
0 / 21 / 24
Attendance %
86%
86%
Graduation %
88%
90%
79%
College %
67%
49%
53%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
481 (130) / 90
113
529 (140) / 81
103
614 / 818
102
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists (Y28A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
89 / 71 (1.25)
41 / 19 (2.16)
Offers

115 / 64 (1.80)
25 / 17 (1.47)
Offers - Waitlist

(P2)#50 to (P2)#8A

124 / 63 (1.97)
39 / 18 (2.17)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  65.86%
Academic Engagement 
  61.85%
Safety 
  72.00%
Bully Prevention 
  56.00%
Inclusivity 
  81.70%
Mental Support 
  64.89%
Environment 
  65.50%
Post-School Support 
  76.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.00%
School Satisfaction 
  80.58%
Student Behavior 
  43.25%
Student Support 
  83.52%
School Leadership 
  70.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  82.00%
Post-School Support 
  91.17%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.67%
Teacher Support 
  93.71%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  76.78%
School Leadership 
  98.25%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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. %
  87.90%
CC Regents
  55
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.44
Performance Score
  0.56
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  48.50%
SAT Math
  439
SAT R/W
  420
Postsecondary
2-Year College 37.50%
4-Year College 29.10%
Unknown 33.40%

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 44.20%
Female 55.80%
English Language Learners:
  10.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 16.90%
Hispanic 79.70%
White 1.60%
Other 0.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 15.80%
Hispanic 28.10%
White 49.10%
Other 7.00%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.90%
Students with ICT
  19.30%
Students with SC
  0.60%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has some programs
  6.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.80
Regents English
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  54
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  78.6
IEP Support 
  97.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services72 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS26 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class30 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (27%)N/A (N/A)>5 (73%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (69%)
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
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  54
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  48
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