Serving 319 students in grades 6-12, Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than 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 and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The zone extends up to 26.8 miles from its furthest edge to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts's student population of 319 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Rankings
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts is 0.58, 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
#2137 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts's ranking?
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts is ranked #2137 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts often compared to?
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School, Opportunity Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts?
The graduation rate of Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts?
319 students attend Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts?
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts offer ?
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts part of?
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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