Bronx Arts and Science Charter School
Grades K-5 · 925 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY · Bronx
Turan Balik/Nihat Guvercin, Principal
About
Bronx Arts and Science Charter School, serving grades K-5, is a charter school with an enrollment of 430 students. The school emphasizes a STEAM curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, and provides students with opportunities for design challenge projects and interactions with professionals in these fields. It also offers a range of arts and cultural activities, including theatrical productions, concerts, and field trips to institutions like the Botanical Gardens and Museum of Natural History. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates (46% and 49% respectively) are below the citywide median, though they are above the 25th percentile, indicating areas for potential growth. Parent sentiment from online reviews expresses concerns about academic performance and a perceived decline in school quality, with some families also raising issues regarding bullying and the school's ability to address students' social-emotional needs. The school's proportion of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is notably lower than the citywide 25th percentile.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
46%
Math proficiency
49%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Operational health
Attendance
94%
Chronic absenteeism
26%
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.