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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About
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 students to develop, refine, and implement a successful post-secondary plan through personalized support and a curriculum that balances academic excellence with real-world skills. Students are encouraged to explore their passions through elective coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and to engage in after-school clubs, PSAL sports teams, and our school podcast that promotes student voices and community connection. Our Student Wellness Center supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being, by offering students access to Oculus virtual reality headsets, a meditation booth, music, and gaming. Our nurturing school culture promotes reflection, collaboration, and project-based learning. We strengthen the school community with events throughout the year and encourage parental engagement through evening events that offer opportunities for involvement and partnership in their childs education. This holistic approach equips students with the skills, confidence, and support to succeed in their future endeavors.
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
November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Westchester Square Academy Cohort 6 Open House 
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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)
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
College-preparatory curriculum with a liberal arts focus.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 46.90%
Other Postsecondary 3.50%
Unknown 35.40%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 45.85%
Other 0.20%
Black 26.60%
Hispanic 52.70%
White 6.20%
Other 1.90%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 79 (90%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (92%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (8%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (14%) | N/A (N/A) | >5 (86%) |
| Physical Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (81%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (19%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 9 (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)
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