High School Of Graphic Communication Arts (Closed 2023)

439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Graphic Communication Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
80-84%
49%
(15-16)
90-94%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
54%
26%
Black
(15-16)
42%
18%
White
(15-16)
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
2%
n/a
(15-16)
45-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts?
The graduation rate of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts is 45-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend High School Of Graphic Communication Arts?
139 students attend High School Of Graphic Communication Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts?
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Of Graphic Communication Arts offer ?
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School Of Graphic Communication Arts part of?
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.

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