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Greenpoint Art and Technical High School (Frances Perkins Academy)

DBN 14K632  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Greenpoint Art and Technical (GATH) offers a rich liberal arts curriculum motivated by the visual arts. With a low teacher to student ratio, students receive personalized guidance and support. The visual arts focus is interwoven into a strong academic program that prepares students for a wide range of careers. All students are offered the courses needed for the Advanced Regents Diploma and can receive college credits through CUNY College Now courses. GATHÂ’s skilled educators deepen learning by building grit, responsibility, creativity, and leadership skills among all of our students. Lastly, students participate in internship opportunities in a number of fields through artistic and academic partnerships.

Prgram Description
  • The Academy for Software Engineering educates and prepares students for career opportunities in programming, database, administration, web design, robotics and other areas in the expanding digital workplace.
  • The Art program emphasizes drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics where students develop creative problem-solving and technical skills. The Media program is designed to develop innovators in image and sound through a foundation in the culture, techniques, and processes of filmmaking. Classes will take you through all modes of film and video allowing you to shape your own artistic vision.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 100% of offers went to this group
  • 100% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 100% of offers went to this group
  • 100% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened Limited Unscreened
Seats 9th Grade GE 68 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 65 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 13 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 19 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 1 4 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 50 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11222 (40.721448, -73.953328)
Subway G to Nassau Ave; L to Bedford Ave
Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/14/K632
Graduation Rate 73.2%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 70.0%
College Career Rate 41.2%
Pct Stu Safe 92.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 110
Attendance Rate 85.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 413
SAT Math 399
SAT Writing 400
Total Enrollment 110
Female 28.0% (31)
Male 71.8% (79)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 61.8% (68)
Hispanic 30.0% (33)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

All students develop film or art projects with resident and guest artists showcased at an end-of-the-year celebration

Students participate in a three year sequence of courses that include filmmaking, storytelling, oil painting, carpentry, and computer aided design

We also offer work-based learning program, internships, independent study and CUNY College Now course at CUNY City Tech

Advanced Placement Courses
Bus

B32, B43, B48, B62

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Extracurricular Activities

Drama and Theater, EPIC (Shakespeare), Sisterhood, Video, Chess, Creative Writing, Film, GenerationOn (Student Government), Step, Yearbook

School Sports

Intramural Basketball Tournaments

Programs
  • Academy of Software Engineering
  • Academy of Arts and Media
Interests
  • Computer Science & Technology
  • Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Williamsburg
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name
      Building Code K610
      Phone Number 718-388-7721
      Fax Number 718-388-7793
      School Email info@fpanyc.org
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 2:20pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Girls
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes L47A L47B
      Seats 10 Yes-10 Yes-5
      Primary Address Line 1 50 Bedford Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.721
      Lng -73.953
      Zip 11,222
      # Grade 9 19
      # Grade 10 37
      # Grade 11 34
      # Grade 12 20
      ELA Takers 14
      ELA Level 1 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 2 42.9% (6)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 14
      Math Level 1 64.3% (9)
      Math Level 2 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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