The High School of Art and Design is a career and technical education high school in Manhattan, New York City, New York State, United States.
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, Art And Design High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Art And Design High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Art And Design High School's student population of 1,485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
Blue, Red, Yellow
School Rankings
Art And Design High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Art And Design High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art And Design High School's ranking?
Art And Design High School is ranked #801 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Art And Design High School often compared to?
Art And Design High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Fashion Industries by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Art And Design High School?
The graduation rate of Art And Design High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Art And Design High School?
1,485 students attend Art And Design High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Art And Design High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Art And Design High School?
Art And Design High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Art And Design High School offer ?
Art And Design High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Art And Design High School part of?
Art And Design High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/25/2022
it''s good.
3 8/12/2018
Going to be a sophomore in September. The school during freshman year was a split 5/10. Some of the teachers such as Mr. Agosto (Freshmen World History) and Mr. Marciano (Earth Science) Are really great teachers who will teach you what you need to know. Other teachers don't engage and sometimes anger the students. The teacher will act like a gender studies professor or loses everything plus doesn't teach essentials needed like one specific Design Foundation teacher. The one class we need to impress the Majors Teachers. You need to matte 9-10 pieces of work in your portfolio which is only told to you near the end of the year. If you come from a low income family, save around 10-12 dollars through the year to ensure you can have enough cash to get the matte boards and get a good grade. The higher ups don't seem to care for the students and are HORRIBLE at engaging with us. You can't hear the 3rd period build and there's no sense of school spirit for our sports teams or dances. They're also bad at handing out assignments since they change everything constantly (in reference to the interdisciplinary project). It's a hit or miss.
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