Westchester Square Academy

Westchester Square Academy is a Bronx high school serving grades 9-12, known for its mission to develop confident readers, writers, and speakers through a curriculum focused on writing, critical thinking, and peer discussion, including Socratic Seminars. The school emphasizes college and career preparation, offering dedicated classes and personalized support for post-secondary planning. It boasts a strong four-year graduation rate of 92.0%, which is well above the citywide median, and parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school community and communication. Regents pass rates are particularly strong in English and Languages Other Than English. However, the school's college enrollment rate of 46.6% is below the citywide 25th percentile. Student survey results indicate concerns regarding bullying, physical fights, and substance use, with some parents also noting issues with student behavior and a perceived lack of adult presence. The school offers a unique Student Wellness Center with virtual reality, a meditation booth, music, and gaming, alongside elective coursework in arts, sciences, and humanities, and PSAL sports. While some reviews praise the supportive teachers and community, others suggest a decline in school tone and administrative friction since 2016.