Serving 325 students in grades 9-12, Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School's student population of 325 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School 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 Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School is 0.63, which is less 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
#2749 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
44%
30%
Black
42%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School's ranking?
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School is ranked #2749 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School often compared to?
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Brooklyn High School, Boerum Hill School For International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School?
325 students attend Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School?
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School offer ?
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School part of?
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School located?
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School is located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Carroll Gardens.
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