Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: A College Board School

Test scores are not available for this school, which makes it harder to compare academic performance directly against the district average of 57% in ELA and 56% in math. The school offers AP Courses, STEM programming, and Spanish instruction — the basics of a college-prep menu. What we can say is that teachers report instruction quality at 96%, well above the district average of 92%, suggesting the academic program is delivering well in the classroom even if state test results aren't reflected here.

The culture here is the story. Parent satisfaction at 94% and parent-principal trust at 98% are exceptional — almost no schools hit that level of family buy-in. Teacher trust in leadership (94%) and collegial trust (91%) are similarly strong. More striking: zero suspensions in a district where the average is just under 0.5%. That's not just low — it's an outlier. The school has clearly built a climate where discipline is handled differently, whether through restorative practices or proactive engagement. Attendance at 91% tracks the district average, so there's no red flag there, though the family survey response rate of 58% suggests most families participated.

The student body is 65% Black and 28% Hispanic, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics in a district that's predominantly Hispanic. With a diversity index of 50% and 79.8% economic need, this is a school serving students facing real challenges — nearly 1 in 5 have IEPs. The enrollment of 383 across four grades keeps class sizes at 23.8, matching the district average. It's a small school where most students know each other, and the demographic makeup suggests strong representation of the neighborhood's families.

Williamsbridge-Olinville is a stable, family-rooted Bronx neighborhood where 85% of residents have stayed put, creating a strong sense of community. The median home value is $518,000 and homeownership rates are 31%, higher than many parts of the Bronx. That said, safety scores are low (18th percentile) and the poverty rate sits at 22.5%. Only 20% of adults have a BA+ degree, so this is a neighborhood where families are working-class. There's a 64th percentile family density, meaning lots of kids in the area. Transit access is moderate (41st percentile), and outdoor space is available through nearby parks.

Families likely rely on buses or the subway to get here — transit access is decent but not walkable from all parts of the neighborhood. Parents should factor in commute time, especially for younger students.