Excellent
#88 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 2% in state
Fordham High School for the Arts
High School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 58 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 E FORDHAM RD, Bronx, NY 10458
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 98% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fordham High School for the Arts score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 98% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fordham High School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,107
Median home value
$515,700
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Bronx High School for Law and Community ServiceEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Fordham Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #10
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #1 of 83
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Fordham High School for the Arts is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fordham High School for the Arts
Fordham High School for the Arts is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Fordham High School for the Arts
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fordham High School for the Arts
What grades does Fordham High School for the Arts serve?
Fordham High School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fordham High School for the Arts?
Fordham High School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordham High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordham High School for the Arts is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fordham High School for the Arts rank in NY?
Fordham High School for the Arts ranks #88 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fordham High School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Fordham High School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fordham High School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fordham High School for the Arts has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fordham High School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Fordham High School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fordham High School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Fordham High School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fordham High School for the Arts?
87.4% of students at Fordham High School for the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (718) 733-4656
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 10458)
- 78,741
- Area average commute
- 44.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10458; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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