South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
87%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Dance, Tennis
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts's ranking?
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts is ranked #1263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts offer ?
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts part of?
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts is part of South Bronx Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts located?
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
School Reviews
Review South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.

Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.

Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.