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West Bronx Academy for the Future

District 10 · Bronx · Grades 6 to 12 · 10X243

At a glance

Address
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
Subway
B, D to Fordham Rd
Admissions
Open
Links
School websiteMySchools page

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Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

  • West Bronx Academy for the Future (X243L), X243L

    Open — Students are randomly selected

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Band, Exploring Music, Music, Music
Visual & performing arts
Art, Art, Dance, Dance, Drama, General Visual Arts, Photography, Photography, Traditional and Studio Art
STEM
Technology
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Swimming, Swimming
Academics
Advisory, Algebra I, Homework Help, Living Environment, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Regents Living Environment, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Tutoring, US History, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated)
Clubs & leadership
Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook, Yearbook
Programs
Extended Day, Free After School Program, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Program

About the school

West Bronx Academy for the Future is an urban community committed to accelerating student learning in a supportive environment with a focus on technology. Students have the opportunity to take Regents Exams in Algebra, Living Environment, and US History. Students participate in STEM education through yearly Science fairs and through trout raising and releasing, West Bronx Academy provides students with after-school programs. Students attend tutoring sessions after-school or on Saturdays. Students participate in Art, Dance, Film Making, Basketball and other activities with our CBO (ACDP). Students have the opportunity to play Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Swimming, through CHAMPS. Students are encouraged to participate in Fun Friday events that promote school spirit and personal interactions to build social skills. Students attend College visits and educational trips sponsored by College Access for All, Urban Advantage, and Gear Up. Students attend many fun and educational trips for example: Grade 6 annual trip to Rye Playland, visit to the NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics, Grade 7 visits the NY Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo, Grade 8 annual trip to Holiday Hills in Connecticut.

From MySchools.