- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
Federal NCES profile for Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805681
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #45 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts ranks #45 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360008805681 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 9.2:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 184
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
184 students
What this shows Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts compares
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
How Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
How many students attend Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts?
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts?
86.4% of students at Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts?
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts ranks #45 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.