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Gramercy Arts High School

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Gramercy Arts is an audition-only, dual-mission high school that offers a balanced education experience that includes a rigorous challenging college preparatory program and four-year study in the arts. All ninth grade students will be programmed for a college readiness advisory and are encouraged to pursue Advanced Placement courses during their four year study. Our Studios include a four-year study in Visual/Fine Arts and Theater.

Prgram Description
  • Studio drawing and painting, mixed-media arts, photography, art history, internships at NYC galleries
  • Includes drama, technical theater, and NYC internships in theaters
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
    • Audition
    • Audition
    Methods Audition Audition
    Seats 9th Grade GE 53 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 254 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 57 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N N
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 40 Irving Place, Manhattan NY 10003 (40.735361, -73.987064)
    Subway 1, 2, 3, F, M to 14th St - 6th Ave ; 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square ; L to 3rd Ave
    Website www.gramercyhs.org
    Graduation Rate 88.5%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 62.0%
    College Career Rate 43.3%
    Pct Stu Safe 83.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 523
    Attendance Rate 87.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 459
    SAT Math 446
    SAT Writing 455
    Total Enrollment 523
    Female 72.0% (377)
    Male 27.9% (146)
    White 5.7% (30)
    Asian 4.2% (22)
    Black 41.1% (215)
    Hispanic 42.8% (224)
    Other 6.1% (32)
    Academic Opportunities

    Student participation in Baruch College Now Program

    Lunch and Learn: Students can eat and study during lunch time.

    Saturday classes at Parsons School of Design, Cooper Union, and Fashion Institute of Technology, AMAS Theater Troop

    AVID, Affiliation with 20 Arts Partnerships

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP US History

    Bus

    BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23, M3, M34A-SBS, M5, M7, M8, M9, QM21, X1, X10, X10B, X12, X14, X17, X2, X27, X28, X37, X38, X42, X5, X63, X64, X68, X7, X9

    Addtl Info1
    Extracurricular Activities

    Mock Trial, Model UN, National Honor Society, Vineyard Theater, Arts Shows, Anime club, Poetry club, Chess club, Year book, Student Government.

    School Sports
    Programs
    • Fine & Visual Arts
    • Performing Arts
    Interests
    • Visual Art & Design
    • Performing Arts
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
      • Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check schoolÂ’s website for examples. They may include: the human figure, and drawing from observation or imagination.
      • Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement.
      Boro M
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Italian
      Diploma Endorsements Arts
      Neighborhood Gramercy
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name Washington Irving Educational Campus
      Building Code M460
      Phone Number 212-253-7076
      Fax Number 212-253-8095
      School Email sdicicco@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8:15am
      End Time 3:30pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes M66A M66B
      Seats 10 Yes–5 Yes-5
      Primary Address Line 1 40 Irving Place
      City Manhattan
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.735
      Lng -73.987
      Zip 10,003
      # Grade 9 160
      # Grade 10 188
      # Grade 11 90
      # Grade 12 85
      ELA Takers 120
      ELA Level 1 18.3% (22)
      ELA Level 2 45.8% (55)
      ELA Level 3 30.8% (37)
      ELA Level 4 5.0% (6)
      ELA Level 3+4 35.8% (43)
      Math Takers 103
      Math Level 1 32.0% (33)
      Math Level 2 49.5% (51)
      Math Level 3 15.5% (16)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 18.4% (19)

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