Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (02M308)

350 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-505-0143
Email: TPerez10@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:39am - 03:00pm
Principal: Joel Lowy
School Website: https://lomahs.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M308/
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Subway: B, D to Grand St; F, J, M, Z to Delancey St
Bus: B39, M1, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M22, M9
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Program Details
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (M05R)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

In our four-year program, students take English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Physical Education all four years. Our arts rotation begins in grade 9 with students taking one quarter of all of the arts classes, and then selecting a major. Students continue that arts major for the remaining 3 years. Students in grade 9 have an additional reading and math support period, as well as advisory once a week. Students in grade 10 begin foreign language study and have fewer reading and math support periods. Students in grades 11 and 12 continue with Spanish or select another elective (History or Science). Students in grade 12 receive 2-3 periods per week of post-secondary planning and application assistance. Finally, every student takes part in many performances and exhibitions prior to graduation, which occur in the school as well as in the spaces of our cultural partners, like the Whitney Museum, the Park Avenue Armory, New York Theater Workshop, and more!

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
299
316
338
    Grade 12 Students
72
82
66
    Grade 11 Students
79
75
81
    Grade 10 Students
63
88
101
    Grade 9 Students
85
71
90
Avg. Class Size
20.7
21.7
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 20
<5 / 15
Attendance %
79%
79%
Graduation %
85%
74%
80%
College %
39%
41%
68%
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (M05R)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
48 / 75 (0.64)
21 / 20 (1.05)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
81 / 75 (1.08)
21 / 20 (1.05)

Offers - Waitlist
78 / 73 (1.07)
20 / 22 (0.91)

Offers
About the School

LoMA is a small, multicultural college preparatory arts themed school that focuses on academic and artistic development and excellence. We believe that all students are intrinsically curious and capable of achieving at high levels. We support each student's intellectual, emotional, and social growth with the goal of success in a four-year college or career. These expectations require that all students take advanced math and science, AP classes and a sequence of arts classes. To support our students' success at meeting these higher standards, we maintain an intimate, nurturing community with compassionate adults that set and help students reach these high expectations.

Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, Optional Saturday Academy for Extra Help and Enrichment, 4-Year Art Sequence in Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, or Music

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fitness, Step, Swimming, Table Tennis
Clubs
Arts & Crafts Club, Community Service Club, Competitive Dance Team (Chimera Concept), Concert Band, Drama Club (LoMA Theater Ensemble), Intramural Sports, LGBTQIA+ Society, Photography Club, Step & Cheer, Student Council, Video Game Club
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (3 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year), Theatre Performances (2 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  67.14%
Academic Engagement 
  61.46%
Safety 
  76.00%
Bully Prevention 
  64.75%
Inclusivity 
  87.20%
Mental Support 
  67.44%
Environment 
  66.00%
Post-School Support 
  74.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.00%
School Satisfaction 
  84.75%
Student Behavior 
  67.38%
Student Support 
  88.14%
School Leadership 
  73.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  69.67%
Instructional Development 
  84.46%
Post-School Support 
  86.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  83.56%
Teacher Support 
  83.71%
Safety 
  92.33%
School Community 
  76.22%
School Leadership 
  92.00%
Post-School Support 
  85.00%
IEP Support 
  70.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.10%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  55
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  42
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  85.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  403
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  433
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.80%
4-Year College 24.60%
Unknown 61.60%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 36.50%
Female 63.20%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  6.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  29.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.40%
Black 32.10%
Hispanic 55.50%
White 3.30%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 61.50%
Other 38.50%
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