The Bronx School of Hip-Hop among five new schools opening this fall
Five new schools are scheduled to open this upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year across the Bronx and Queens.
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Djing, graffiti, breaking and emceeing are on the syllabus at The Bronx School of Hip-Hop that's set to open this fall in Claremont.
The school will use hip-hop culture as a foundation for instruction, with coursework focused on audio production, digital media and financial literacy alongside traditional curriculum according to the mayor's office.
The high school will welcome students in grades nine through 12 and is one of five new schools the city plans to open across the Bronx and Queens for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
A new school for students with disabilities in kindergarten to eight grade is also opening this fall. Bronx School of Arts & Education located in District 75 serving students in the Highbridge and South Crotona Park neighborhoods.
The new school will use an arts-centered model integrating core academics with visual and performing arts, supporting communication, independence and academic growth through project-based learning and performance-based assessments.
"Our students deserve the best. This fall, we’ll deliver it with five new public schools that serve students of all ages, expand access for students with disabilities and put the arts at the center of education," said Mayor Mamdani in a statement.
The city says the new schools aim to build on seat capacity in neighborhoods that are prone to overcrowding and increase access close to home in District 75.
“These schools are designed to meet the diverse needs of our communities, including creating seat capacity where needed, delivering innovative and culturally responsive instruction, and preparing students with the skills and confidence to succeed in college, careers, and beyond. This is how we build a stronger, more equitable future for New York City," said Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels.
The West Q Elementary school, Queens Academy for Innovative Learning, and Academy of Cultural Excellence are also among the new schools that will be opening this September.
