Serving 532 students in grades 6-12, Professional Performing Arts High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Professional Performing Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Professional Performing Arts High School's student population of 532 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Professional Performing Arts High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Professional Performing Arts High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professional Performing Arts High School's ranking?
Professional Performing Arts High School is ranked #663 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Professional Performing Arts High School often compared to?
Professional Performing Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fiorello H Laguardia High School, Talent Unlimited High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Professional Performing Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Professional Performing Arts High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Professional Performing Arts High School?
532 students attend Professional Performing Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Professional Performing Arts High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Professional Performing Arts High School?
Professional Performing Arts High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Professional Performing Arts High School offer ?
Professional Performing Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Professional Performing Arts High School part of?
Professional Performing Arts High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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