Serving 573 students in grades 6-12, City College Academy Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: City College Academy of the Arts serves an attendance zone of approximately 3.5 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City College Academy Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
City College Academy Of The Arts's student population of 573 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
An Early College School
School Rankings
City College Academy Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City College Academy Of The Arts is 0.10, 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
#2557 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
95%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City College Academy Of The Arts's ranking?
City College Academy Of The Arts is ranked #2557 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of City College Academy Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of City College Academy Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend City College Academy Of The Arts?
573 students attend City College Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of City College Academy Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City College Academy Of The Arts?
City College Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does City College Academy Of The Arts offer ?
City College Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is City College Academy Of The Arts part of?
City College Academy Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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