Westchester Square Academy (08X558)

3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-5050
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.westchestersquare.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X558/
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School Leader: Marques Rich (mrich5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Cristina Cortese (ccortese@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rochellie Cruz (rcruz47@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Anthony Demore (ademore@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Michael Toro (mtoro13@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Justin Vega (jvega44@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Westchester Square Academy (WSA) is a co-located school with an "Ed. Opt." admission method and a central mission to develop confident readers, writers, and speakers who are prepared for success in college, vocational training, or the workforce. The course offerings include a college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum with advanced opportunities like [more]
Academic Score
  52.42%  (ranked #170 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  73.73%  (ranked #396 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

Our mission is to develop confident readers, writers, and speakers who are connected to and supported by the school community. We prepare students for success in college, vocational training, or the workforce with curricula focused on writing, critical thinking, and peer discussion. Through dedicated College and Career classes, advisors guide [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 68%

Academic Highlights: Paid Work-Based Learning Experiences through SYEP and FutureReadyNYC, Civics, Debate, Dance, Creative Writing, and Introduction to Criminal Law Classes, FutureReadyNYC Healthcare and Pre-Nursing Pathways Program, Advanced Placement, CUNY College Courses, and SUNY College Courses, College & Career Classes

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

School Features:

  • 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 Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
PSAL Team
Lehman Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx River High School (08X349)
Herbert H. Lehman High School (08X405)
Pelham Lab High School (08X320)
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts (08X293)
Schuylerville Preparatory High School (08X348)
Westchester Square Academy (08X558)
Other Sports
Dance, Step
Clubs
Advisory, African Student Association Club, Anime/Video Game Club, AntiBullying Committee, Book Club, Chess Club, Dance Ensemble, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Internship, Leaders of Tomorrow Club [more]
Art Courses
Choreographic Practices, General Theater, Traditional and Studio Art
Programs & Offers
Westchester Square Academy(Y58A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

College-preparatory curriculum with a liberal arts focus.

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

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:50 / 64 (0.78)48 / 64 (0.75)
SWD applicants/seats:14 / 17 (0.82)22 / 17 (1.29)
Rank Avg: 5.375.63
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Westchester Square Academy Honors Program(Y58B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Program offers accelerated coursework, including AP courses, starting sophomore year. Students will have the opportunity to take advanced-level coursework, including AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP U.S Government and Politics, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP 2-D Art, AP Statistics, Regents Chemistry, and Regents Physics. For more information about how to apply, please email wsa@westchestersquare.org.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:51 / 43 (1.19)31 / 43 (0.72)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 11 (0.36)5 / 11 (0.45)
Rank Avg: 5.905.60
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
406
410
409
    Grade 12 Students
93
81
98
    Grade 11 Students
92
110
85
    Grade 10 Students
106
111
120
    Grade 9 Students
115
108
106
Avg. Class Size
24.7
24.5
23.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.6
12.9
12.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 33 / 3
25 / 77 / 4
37 / 59 / 1
Attendance %
82%
81%
Graduation %
84%
91%
College %
59%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
908 (119) / 135
-1
788 (106) / 135
114
808 (97) / 135
115

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 77% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.83%
Academic Engagement 
  61.00%
Safety 
  62.88%
Bully Prevention 
  55.25%
Inclusivity 
  75.09%
Mental Support 
  63.00%
Environment 
  57.79%
Post-School Support 
  72.70%
Teacher Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
School Satisfaction 
  69.75%
Student Behavior 
  59.67%
Student Support 
  80.47%
School Leadership 
  82.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.20%
Instructional Development 
  75.33%
Post-School Support 
  89.50%
Family Responses 40% responded
Education 
  88.75%
Teacher Support 
  81.33%
Safety 
  79.67%
School Community 
  66.13%
School Leadership 
  84.40%
Post-School Support 
  88.50%
IEP Support 
  88.67%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  84.20%
CC Regents
  64
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.49
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.50%
SAT Math
  449
SAT R/W
  470
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.20%
4-Year College 46.90%
Other Postsecondary 3.50%
Unknown 35.40%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 53.95%
Female 45.85%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  13.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 12.60%
Black 26.60%
Hispanic 52.70%
White 6.20%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 21.90%
Hispanic 34.40%
White 31.30%
Other 12.40%

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
  25.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  20.20%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  62
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70.8
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  88.67%

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 Services79 (90%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (14%)N/A (N/A)>5 (86%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (81%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (19%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (82%)
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
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70.6
ELL Progress
  52

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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