Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists

Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the New York City Geographic District #8, which is ranked 731 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 619 students.

Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York high schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its statewide rank has ranged from 475 out of 519 schools in 2020-2021 to 1006 out of 1234 schools in 2024-2025. The school performs particularly poorly for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students. Its 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 69.1% to 89.7% over the past few years, which is below the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 4.5% to 10.8%, which is higher than the state average. Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.5% to 58.9% in recent years, significantly above the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science II, United Charter High School For The Humanities II, and Longwood Preparatory Academy, Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists performs worse on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school serves a student population that is overwhelmingly economically disadvantaged, with 95.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher spending per student, ranging from $17,930 to $30,642 in recent years, the school has not shown significant improvement over the past 10 years, suggesting a need for more effective interventions and support.