Enrollment
184
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805681
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #45 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts is a high-poverty, small high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of New York schools, with 184 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students) alongside Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts compares
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts a good school?
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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