Original Research by School Decision on Bronx Arts and Science Charter School
Bronx Arts and Science Charter School is a small elementary charter district in the Bronx serving prekindergarten through fifth grade, with recent authorization to expand into middle school. The school enrolled a small student body across its elementary grades, with enrollment concentrated in kindergarten and the early primary years, reflecting its recent founding and ongoing growth trajectory.
The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of Black students and smaller numbers of Asian, white, and multiracial students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and on students with individualized education plans or English learners was not available, limiting a full picture of economic need and support intensity at the school.
State assessment data was not provided, so the school's academic proficiency cannot be characterized from this record. The school does not report a graduation rate, which is expected given that it serves only elementary grades and has not yet built a high school pathway.
In the context of Bronx County's school districts, the school shows a chronic absenteeism rate that falls below the county median, a positive indicator of student engagement and attendance. Its per-pupil spending sits in the middle range, in the lower half among the county's districts, reflecting the school's size and charter operating model.
The district experienced meaningful change in 2024. Publicly reported, the school received a full five-year charter renewal from the New York State Board of Regents in May along with approval to expand its authorized grade span to include grades six through eight, paired with an increase in authorized enrollment. This expansion is significant for families: it means the school is transitioning from an elementary-only model into a K-8 school, allowing students to remain enrolled through middle school rather than requiring a transfer after fifth grade. The school was also in active growth in its elementary years, having opened with only kindergarten and first grade and adding a grade each year, so families should expect that the range of available grades and total enrollment have been evolving and will continue to do so as the middle grades phase in.
The school's academic offerings center on arts and science, as its name indicates, though specific program details and course access were not available in this record. A parent considering enrollment may want to reach out to the school directly about its curriculum and instruction model, the timeline and structure of the middle school expansion, and how it plans to serve students across the widening age range.
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