Bronx High School for the Visual Arts (11X418)

2040 Antin Pl, Bronx, NY 10462, Bronx
Phone: 718-319-5160
Hours: 8:15am - 2:45pm
School Website: https://bhsva418.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X418/
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School Leader: Iris Witherspoon (iwither@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Teresa Marino (tmarino5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Falin Nieves (fnieves7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tyra Cummings (tcummings7@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tyra Cummings (tcummings7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Suzanne Ribeiro (sribeiro@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Bronx High School for the Visual Arts: A Magnet School for Innovation through the Arts is a vibrant public high school where creativity meets career preparation. With a focus on visual arts and academic excellence, the school offers specialized opportunities in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs such as Graphic Design and Media Arts. Students gain hands-on experience through industry-relevant courses and work-based learning opportunities, preparing them for success in college and careers in the arts and media industries. From mastering traditional techniques to exploring cutting-edge digital tools, students work with professional artists and educators in a supportive environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and self-expression.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 55%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, CTE program(s): Graphic Design, Portfolio Preparation Courses

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Virtual/Hybrid

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • 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 Team
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
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
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school and we specialize in graphic design and in Media production. We offer our scholars a robust visual arts program and scholars are able to take up to ten visual arts credits and graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma with a mastery in the arts.
Programs
Visual Art(X35A)
Visual Art & Design

A program of study focused on the visual arts, including art history, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. This curriculum helps students become prepared for advanced study and work in the visual arts.

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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:50 / 38 (1.32)81 / 38 (2.13)
SWD applicants/seats:38 / 10 (3.80)30 / 10 (3.00)
Rank Avg: 5.91
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:51 / 38 (1.34)60 / 38 (1.58)
SWD applicants/seats:36 / 10 (3.60)30 / 10 (3.00)
Rank Avg: 5.78
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Media Production(X35C)
Film/Video

Our scholars attain artistic and technical skills in digital cameras, audio equipment, and editing systems and attain skills in media literacy and analysis. They learn the art of storytelling using design, lighting, sound, and image and are able to create original films, public service announcements, and music videos. Students will attend professional learning seminars with directors, producers, editors, animators, and cinematographers.

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
2023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
75X811 D75 Inclusion Program at Bronx High School for the Visual Arts(X35U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:7 / 5 (1.40)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 1 (3.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 1.96
OffersWaitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
406
414
416
    Grade 12 Students
100
84
82
    Grade 11 Students
101
110
108
    Grade 10 Students
106
113
117
    Grade 9 Students
99
107
109
Avg. Class Size
24.1
25.7
24.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.1
12.6
12.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
12 / 0 / 9
36 / 20 / 14
32 / 19 / 17
Attendance %
88%
84%
Graduation %
82%
79%
College %
38%
40%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
951 (168) / 102
136
983 (182) / 102
140

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 82% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.83%
Academic Engagement 
  63.18%
Safety 
  78.63%
Bully Prevention 
  68.25%
Inclusivity 
  80.09%
Mental Support 
  67.88%
Environment 
  62.29%
Post-School Support 
  74.00%
Teacher Responses 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  89.50%
School Satisfaction 
  85.88%
Student Behavior 
  52.44%
Student Support 
  84.80%
School Leadership 
  78.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.00%
Instructional Development 
  82.33%
Post-School Support 
  90.33%
Family Responses 35% responded
Education 
  92.50%
Teacher Support 
  86.50%
Safety 
  87.00%
School Community 
  66.75%
School Leadership 
  82.90%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  94.67%

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. %
  81.30%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.50%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  417
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.70%
4-Year College 29.30%
Other Postsecondary 2.20%
Unknown 46.80%

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 37.70%
Female 62.10%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  8.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  26.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.20%
Black 21.90%
Hispanic 57.60%
White 15.30%
Other 1.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.90%
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 13.90%
White 36.10%
Other 11.10%

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
  25.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  21.30%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  80.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  60
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  94.67%

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 Services97 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (83%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (17%)
Speech-Language Therapy33 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School16 (84%)
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
  67
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87.5
ELL Progress
  37

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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