Bronx Charter School for the Arts
- 950 LONGFELLOW AVENUE, Bronx
- Grades K-8
- Ryan Mccabe, Principal
- 718-893-1042
About
Bronx Charter School for the Arts serves students in elementary and middle grades, from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school describes itself as founded on the principle that a rich background in the arts is key to academic excellence, aiming to encourage creativity and innovation. In academics, 56 percent of students demonstrated proficiency in ELA, which is at the citywide median, while 50 percent were proficient in math, slightly below the citywide median. The school's accelerated coursework rate of 61 percent is well above the citywide median. The student population has an Economic Need Index of 92 percent, which is above the citywide median. In the 2025-26 DOE School Survey, parents reported high satisfaction, with 95 percent satisfied with their child's education and 98 percent stating their child is safe. Parents also reported strong communication and trust in school leadership and teachers. Student survey results from 2025-26 indicate that 87 percent feel safe in hallways and the cafeteria, but 35 percent reported that students harass, bully, or intimidate other students often or very often, and 18 percent reported physical fights often or very often.
Sources (3)
- NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
- NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
- NYC School Survey (parent and student responses) · 2025-26
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
56%
Math proficiency
50%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
94%
Avg class size (general ed)
—
Avg class size (ICT)
—
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
NYC School Survey, 2025-26
Parent survey · overall positive
93%74% response rate
Student survey · overall positive
71%89% response rate
Survey topics, 2025-26
Safety85%city 82%
- Students · Do you feel safe in your classes at school?90%
- Students · Do you feel safe in the hallways and the cafeteria?87%
- Students · Do you feel safe in the locker rooms and bathrooms at school?84%
- Students · How often do School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment?72%
- Students · How often do students get into physical fights at this school?82%
- Students · How often are students under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs during the school day and/or school activities?91%
- Students · How often are students involved in gang activity during the school day?87%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
Bullying prevention75%city 80%
- Students · How often do students at this school harass, bully, or intimidate other students?65%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others online or through social media?68%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their race?77%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their ethnicity?84%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their religion?89%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their country of origin?83%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their citizenship/immigration status?77%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender?81%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender expression?76%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their sexual orientation?76%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their body type (weight, height, hair, etc.)?54%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their disability?71%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 80% citywide.
Emotional support58%city 62%
- Students · How often do students at this school treat each other with respect?43%
- Students · How often do you feel like there is at least one trusted adult at this school you could talk to if you needed to?59%
- Students · Do you know where to go in your school if you need help with mental health?74%
- Students · How often do you use strategies you learned at school to stay focused when something frustrating happens?54%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (58%) is their average, vs 62% citywide.
Personal attention64%city 62%
- Students · How many of your teachers give you specific suggestions on how to improve your work?73%
- Students · How many of your teachers check if you have what you need to do well in class (extra help, access to internet, etc.)?66%
- Students · How often does your school offer classes, clubs, or activities that you're excited about?58%
- Students · How often do you get to work with teachers and other adults at your school to help make decisions about things that are important to you (e.g. safety, conflict resolution, etc.)?57%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (64%) is their average, vs 62% citywide.
Academic expectations55%city 58%
- Students · In how many of your classes do you feel like you're being challenged academically (you learn new and hard things)?57%
- Students · During this school year, how often have you felt bored?44%
- Students · In how many of your classes do you work in small groups?43%
- Students · In how many classes are you expected to explain the thinking or the WHY behind your responses?74%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (55%) is their average, vs 58% citywide.
Clear instruction66%city 67%
- Students · In how many of your classes is it clear what you need to learn?74%
- Students · In how many of your classes does the work you do in class help you with class assignments like homework, projects, and/or tests?70%
- Students · How many of your teachers explain things differently if you don't understand?62%
- Students · How many of your teachers connect what you are learning to life outside the classroom?57%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (66%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
College & career guidance70%city 69%
- Students · How often does this school encourages you to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics?74%
- Students · Does your school help you feel ready to move up to the next grade level or to graduate?70%
- Students · How helpful are the adults in your school in applying to high school? [Grades 6-8].81%
- Students · How encouraged do you feel by adults at your school to take advanced courses (IB, AP, college credit)? [Grades 8-12].56%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 69% citywide.
Family outreach93%city 94%
- Parents · School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.91%
- Parents · Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.92%
- Parents · My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.96%
- Parents · I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.96%
- Parents · My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.94%
- Parents · If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.90%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Student–teacher trust73%city 74%
- Students · How many of your teachers are open to students' ideas and suggestions?65%
- Students · How many of your teachers treat you with respect?83%
- Students · How many of your teachers do you feel support you when you are upset?59%
- Students · How many of your teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally?80%
- Students · How many of your teachers treat students of different genders and/or sexual orientations equally?79%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 74% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust94%city 96%
- Parents · I feel respected by my child's teachers.95%
- Parents · Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.94%
- Parents · My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
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Instruction and Performance
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education93%city 94%
- Parents · My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.91%
- Parents · My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.92%
- Parents · My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.92%
- Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.95%
- Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
IEP Service Satisfaction88%city 91%
- Parents · I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs].88%
- Parents · At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].89%
- Parents · This school offers a wide enough variety of activities and services (including specialized programs, related services and assistive and adaptive technologies where appropriate) to help improve outcomes for my child. [Families of students with IEPs].88%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction72%city 68%
- Students · How often does your school teach you to respect and appreciate others' differences (differences in language, culture, religion, etc.)?79%
- Students · How often do you see examples of different backgrounds and families in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?67%
- Students · How often do you see positive representations of different races/ethnicities and cultures in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?75%
- Students · How often do you see positive representation of different genders and/or sexual orientations in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?65%
- Students · How often does your school encourage respectful conversations about race where you feel your voice is heard?75%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (72%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.
Safety and School Climate
Inclusive Leadership95%city 96%
- Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.94%
- Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.96%
- Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.96%
- Parents · Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Conflict Resolution94%city 93%
- Parents · Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5].94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.
Inclusive Learning Environment67%city 69%
- Students · Do you feel like you belong at this school?59%
- Students · How often do you feel included in school activities like clubs, sports, recess, field trips, and school events? [Students with IEPs / ELLs].54%
- Students · How often do students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally?65%
- Students · How often are school rules applied equally to all students at school?75%
- Students · How often can you use a bathroom that matches your gender identity in your school?82%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 69% citywide.
Relationships with Families
Parent-Principal Trust96%city 96%
- Parents · I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.95%
- Parents · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).96%
- Parents · The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School92%city 91%
- Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?93%
- Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?91%
- Parents · I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.90%
- Parents · During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.
School Description
School Facilities and Services87%city 84%
- Students · How often does your school look clean?66%
- Students · Is your school building in good working condition (e.g. water fountains, bathrooms, etc.)?82%
- Parents · This school is kept clean.97%
- Parents · This school is kept in good physical condition.97%
- Parents · My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).94%
- Parents · I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.89%
- Parents · I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.86%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
94%
Chronic absenteeism
44%
Suspension rate
3%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
82%
Students per teacher
12:1
Teaching out of certification
56%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Black 26%
- Hispanic 71%
- White 1%
- Multiracial 1%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 57%
- Male 43%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
579
Economic Need Index
92%
Free / reduced lunch
89%
English learners
14%
Students with IEPs
23%
Financials
[8]What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.
Spending
Total spend
$11.8MStudents: 588
37th percentile citywide
Total spend per student
$20,090
4th percentile citywide · city median $33,357
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.