West Bronx Academy for the Future

West Bronx Academy for the Future serves 616 students in grades 6-12 in the Fordham section of the Bronx. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 with 54 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #642 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among New York schools.

Students show stronger performance in English Language Arts, with 55% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 36% of students meet proficiency standards. West Bronx Academy for the Future operates within the 10458 ZIP code area, a diverse community where the median household income is $41,550 and 14% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood has a median home value of $476,200 and serves a population of 82,678 residents, with about 30% of families facing economic challenges. Located at 500 East Fordham Road, the school sits in the heart of a vibrant Bronx neighborhood, providing students with access to the cultural richness and opportunities that come with an urban educational environment.