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Performing Arts and Technology High School

DBN 19K507  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Students are provided with a comprehensive education that includes performing arts, technology, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our school supports and develops the talents of students through dance, drama, and instrumental and vocal music. We offer graphic and webpage design and CISCO Certification Training. We build partnerships with the professional performing arts community, institutions of higher learning and other organizations to provide opportunities for internships or college-level study: Brooklyn College, Medgar Ever College, Syracuse University, SAGA Innovations, the Step Up program, the Leadership Organization, and Hip Hop 4 Life. Our clubs and teams develop leadership capacity in all members of our school community.

Prgram Description
  • Four years of technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. Two years of advanced studio classes in choreography and composition.
  • A four-year intensive program which will develop studentsÂ’ technique, creativity, and expression while learning music theory, notation, and performance. Students will select a major in either vocal or instrumental music.
  • A two-year intensive program that includes graphic design, web design, and CISCO Certification Training.
  • A four-year intensive program that includes a combination of activing, voice, diction, and script analysis.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 14% of offers went to this group
  • 3% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
  • Demonstrated Interest: School Visit or Written Contact
  • 14% of offers went to this group
  • 3% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened Limited Unscreened Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt.
Seats 9th Grade GE 21 21 21 42 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 239 180 433 210 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 11 9 21 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled Y Y Y N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 4 4 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 51 35 107 44 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 13 9 27 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled Y Y Y 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 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11207 (40.666868, -73.895122)
Subway 3 to Pennsylvania Ave; C to Van Siclen Ave; L to Livonia Ave
Website schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/19/k507
Graduation Rate 69.4%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 79.0%
College Career Rate 32.1%
Pct Stu Safe 75.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 441
Attendance Rate 81.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 393
SAT Math 375
SAT Writing 394
Total Enrollment 441
Female 57.0% (252)
Male 42.9% (189)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 1.4% (6)
Black 75.1% (331)
Hispanic 22.4% (99)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

Introduction to the Performing Arts and Arts Technology; Students select a major in Dance

Drama, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Technology

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English

Bus

B14, B15, B20, B83

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Extracurricular Activities

Arista, Band, Book, Chorus, Community Service, Dance and Music Productions, Dance Company, Drama, Journalism, Peer Mediation Team, Photography, Student Council, Student Executive Leadership Team, Theater Company, Yearbook, Step Team

School Sports
Programs
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Technology
  • Drama/Theater Arts
Interests
  • Performing Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • 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 East New York
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus
      Building Code K435
      Phone Number 718-922-0762
      Fax Number 718-922-0953
      School Email ncirino@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8:05am
      End Time 2:20pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed Stunt
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description
      Codes K61D K61M K61R K61T
      Seats 10 Yes-5 Yes-10 Yes-5 Yes-5
      Primary Address Line 1 400 Pennsylvania Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.667
      Lng -73.895
      Zip 11,207
      # Grade 9 196
      # Grade 10 96
      # Grade 11 78
      # Grade 12 71
      ELA Takers 96
      ELA Level 1 42.7% (41)
      ELA Level 2 42.7% (41)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 14.6% (14)
      Math Takers 90
      Math Level 1 58.9% (53)
      Math Level 2 34.4% (31)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 6.7% (6)

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