A
Very Good
91/100

Fordham High School For The Arts

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 500 E FORDHAM RD, Bronx, NY 10458
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 98% · Math 98% proficient · 84th percentile in New York
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
350
Students
enrolled
8.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 84th percentile, math 85th percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%91/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency98% (+41 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency98% (+40 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+13 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black90%90%reading +12 pts, math +18 pts69th percentile (list)
Hispanic90%90%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income95%95%reading +19 pts, math +22 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 E FORDHAM RD
City Bronx
ZIP Code 10458
District 3600087
NCES School ID 360008705183
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 10458

Understanding the community around Fordham High School For The Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,550
Per Capita Income $20,274
Poverty Rate 24.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 68.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $476,200
Median Rent $1,512
Owner-Occupied 4.2%
Renter-Occupied 95.8%
View full data for ZIP 10458 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 10458 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 10458 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fordham High School For The Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 26.0%
Female 74.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 62.6%
Black 29.4%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Races 0.9%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 350
Teachers (FTE) 40.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fordham High School For The Arts?
Fordham High School For The Arts has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fordham High School For The Arts?
Fordham High School For The Arts has 350 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1.
What grades does Fordham High School For The Arts serve?
Fordham High School For The Arts serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fordham High School For The Arts receive per student?
Fordham High School For The Arts receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fordham High School For The Arts in 10458 ▼
Avg Home Value
$431,786
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,772
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
95.8%

Other Schools in 10458

View all schools and real estate data for 10458 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026