Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Arts And Media Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
80%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts And Media Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Arts And Media Preparatory Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arts And Media Preparatory Academy?
181 students attend Arts And Media Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Arts And Media Preparatory Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts And Media Preparatory Academy?
Arts And Media Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arts And Media Preparatory Academy offer ?
Arts And Media Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arts And Media Preparatory Academy part of?
Arts And Media Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
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