Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.9 square miles in Astoria, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the zone extends up to 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 382 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1826 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #1826 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts?
382 students attend Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts?
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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