High School for Contemporary Arts

High School for Contemporary Arts (11X544) is a public school in District 11, Williamsbridge, Bronx, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 225 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Williamsbridge
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

High School for Contemporary Arts
800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
Bronx, Williamsbridge

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 61%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

Also worth knowing: Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC high schools.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC high schools.
  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 84%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Economic need is higher than at most district high schools (92% in 2025–26).

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 91% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

84%

English Regents pass rate

43%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

16%

Geometry Regents pass rate

0%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

0%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

17%

Global History Regents pass rate

28%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

7%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

0%

Physics Regents pass rate

75%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

14%

High School for Contemporary Arts vs Bronx Academy of Health Careers

MeasureHigh School for Contemporary ArtsBronx Academy of Health Careers
Enrollment (2025–26)225259
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)7.59.6
Family satisfaction (2026)99%97%
Principal trust (2026)99%97%
Teacher trust (2026)99%95%
Leadership (2026)99%98%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84%80%
Regents diploma rate (2025)61%74%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

High School for Contemporary Arts has lower Regents diploma rate (2025) than Bronx Academy of Health Careers (61% vs 74%) and higher trust in teachers (2026) (99% vs 95%).

Student body

Enrollment

225 students

9–12 · down 27 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

7.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

13%

was 13% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

93% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

34%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 48% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 43% Black, 2% multiracial, 58% female, 42% male.

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
99%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
99%
Parent involvement
98%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Animation, Art Classes, Graphic Design, Theater
  • Location: Williamsbridge, Bronx
  • Address: 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467, USA