Serving 406 students in grades 9-12, Performing Arts And 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 40-49% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Performing Arts and Technology High School serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 12.3 miles and the furthest edge located 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Performing Arts And Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Performing Arts And Technology High School's student population of 406 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2017
School Rankings
Performing Arts And 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 Performing Arts And Technology High School is 0.55, 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
#2375 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
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
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performing Arts And Technology High School's ranking?
Performing Arts And Technology High School is ranked #2375 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Performing Arts And Technology High School often compared to?
Performing Arts And Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East New York Family Academy, World Academy For Total Community Health High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Performing Arts And Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Performing Arts And Technology High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Performing Arts And Technology High School?
406 students attend Performing Arts And Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Performing Arts And Technology High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performing Arts And Technology High School?
Performing Arts And 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 Performing Arts And Technology High School offer ?
Performing Arts And Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Performing Arts And Technology High School part of?
Performing Arts And Technology High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Performing Arts And Technology High School located?
Performing Arts And Technology High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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