Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The (10X442) 
2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-329-8550
Hours: 8:00am - 3:36pm
School Website: https://www.celiacruzschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X442/
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School Leader: Vern Ram (vram@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Margarita Echevarria (mechevarria19@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Zenaida Hill (zhill4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Vern Ram (vram@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Bianela Colon (bcolon7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sarah Arias (sarias2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Derwin Blanco (dblanco5@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
At Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, we believe that music is a transformative force one that cultivates discipline, confidence, and purpose. We are committed to nurturing student excellence through rigorous academics, world-class musical training, and by building a restorative culture that fosters resilience, community, and belonging. Our students are artists, scholars, and change makers, whose talents reverberate throughout our campus, the Bronx, and New York City. We do this work because every young person deserves the opportunity to rise, to be seen, and to inspire and through music, they do. Our strategic partnerships with Lehman College and AP4ALL allows our students to have access to college-level courses in high school in all core academic areas. In addition, our Future Ready program has exposed students to career-connected learning, an educational model that reimagines learning by blending classroom instruction with real-world experience, 21st century employability skills, early college credits and credentials. Our students receive a head start on a Business and Marketing career-connected pathway to successful launch into strong jobs and careers by exploring opportunities in their desired industry.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%
Academic Highlights: Future Ready NYC: Business and Marketing Courses, Youth Restorative Justice Training & Experiences, College Now Courses @ Lehman College (CUNY), Future Ready NYC: Work Based Learning & Internship Experiences
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge
School Features:
Audition Offered
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
November 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm In-Person Open House 
- December 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm In Person Audition
- December 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm In Person Audition
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The (10X442)
Discovery High School (10X549)
High School for Teaching and the Professions (10X433)
International School for Liberal Arts (10X342)
Kingsbridge International High School (10X268)
Programs
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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Performing Arts
Vocal Students study techniques necessary for Vocal Health and Production. Students are prepared for solo and ensemble performances on the City, State and National Levels. Performances extend from local Community Events to National Competitions. Students may enter as a beginning skills member or may test out to an advanced choir. Private voice lessons as are available on an audition basis. Choirs include Concert Chorale, Stage Choir, Dolce Serenata Treble Choir, Mixed Choir, Bella Voce Honors Choir, 4-Train Vocal Jazz Choir and Tenor/ Bass Choir and Gospel Choir. All choir classes incorporate piano lab, music theory, sight singing and music history. We have a partnership with Disney, The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Lehman College and much more.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Performing Arts
This program focuses on group instruction on orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass). Students have the opportunity to play in three string orchestras and two full orchestras based on their experience. With a focus on performance, all students will perform a minimum of four times per year. Advanced ensembles have frequent additional performances including a student concerto competition and represent the school on frequent trips and tours. The orchestra curriculum includes music theory, music history, and sight singing. In addition to concerts, students prepare for annual state competitions and evaluations in solo and ensemble work.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) 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 78.10%
Other Postsecondary 4.40%
Unknown 7.00%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 60.40%
Black 26.80%
Hispanic 67.30%
White 1.00%
Other 2.40%
Hispanic 36.40%
White 36.40%
Other 3.00%
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 | 75 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 23 (79%) | N/A (N/A) | 6 (21%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 27 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 6 (75%) |
| 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