High School for Violin and Dance: admissions and school facts
High School for Violin and Dance (DBN 09X543) is a New York City public high school in Morrisania-Melrose, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). 81% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- 4-year graduation
- 81%
- College and career rate
- 38%
- Students
- 118
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X41A
Focus: Performing Arts
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
86 seats · 16 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
The High School for Violin and Dance (HSVD) is one of three schools on the Morris Educational Campus. HSVD offers every student classes in string orchestra and dance (ballet, jazz, hip hop). No prior experience is necessary, but students are expected to have a serious interest in the two performing arts and be ready to participate in intensive training in daily classes. With consistent practice, our students achieve competence, confidence, good citizenship, and maturity-qualities that are the foundation for success in high school. There are culminating string orchestra and dance performances at the end of the school year. In addition, HSVD is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Business Education -one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. Students at HSVD will explore a range of careers, acquire...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (6): English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 69%
- English language learners
- 19%
- Students with disabilities
- 33%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 33%
- Hispanic
- 63%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 51%
- Supportive environment
- 54%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456
- Neighborhood
- Morrisania-Melrose
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Intervale Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Prospect Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Simpson St (0.6 mi)
- Bus
- Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into High School for Violin and Dance?
High School for Violin and Dance admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is High School for Violin and Dance?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the graduation rate at High School for Violin and Dance?
81% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 38% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is High School for Violin and Dance and how do you get there?
The school is at 1110 Boston Road, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to Intervale Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Prospect Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Simpson St (0.6 mi). Bus: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are