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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Tours and open houses · 2 posted
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open house
West Bronx Academy Open House
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
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Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open house
West Bronx Academy Open House
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
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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.
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