High School for Writing and Communication Arts
Public school in New York City
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Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts is a public high school located in the New York City borough of The Bronx. The school is collocated with five other high schools on the Evander Childs Educational Campus.
| Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts | |
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| Location | |
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800 East Gun Hill Road New York , New York 10467 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 2004 |
School board | NYC DoE |
School number | X253 |
Principal | Terri Grey |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | M/F |
| Enrollment | 417[1] (2011-03) |
| Website | |
History
The school opened with a 9th-grade class in fall 2004 under Principal Steven Chernigoff. A grade level was added each year until 9th through 12th grades were offered in 2007.[2]
Student population
According to the NYC Department of Education, as of March 2011, the school had a total enrollment of 417 students, of which 60% were girls and 40% were boys. 6.47% of the students were English-language learners.[1]
Course offerings
Partly due to the small size of the school, it only offers a minimal number of classes.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Math A, Math B
- Science: Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry
- History: U.S History, Global History, Economics
- Foreign Language: Spanish (The choice is not optional)
- English: English 1–8, Journalism, English workshops
- Physical Education and Health
- Art
- Technology
Partnership
The school maintains a partnership with Epic Theater Center, a New York City-based theatrical company that also produces education programs.[2]
