Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Gramercy Arts 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gramercy Arts High School serves a large attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 22.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gramercy Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gramercy Arts High School's student population of 420 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Motto
WE GROW, GATHER & INVEST IN OUR STUDENTS
School Rankings
Gramercy Arts 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 Gramercy Arts High School is 0.65, 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
#4178 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
13%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gramercy Arts High School's ranking?
Gramercy Arts High School is ranked #4178 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gramercy Arts High School often compared to?
Gramercy Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Art And Design High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gramercy Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Gramercy Arts High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gramercy Arts High School?
420 students attend Gramercy Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gramercy Arts High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gramercy Arts High School?
Gramercy Arts High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gramercy Arts High School offer ?
Gramercy Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gramercy Arts High School part of?
Gramercy Arts High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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