Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (02M408) 
328 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-247-8652
Hours: 8:10am - 4:10pm
School Website: http://www.ppasnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M408/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Leah Dyer (ldyer@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Teresa Alschuler Gindi (talschulergindi@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Raven Osborne (rosborn4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kathyanne Davis (kdavis27@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Raven Osborne (rosborn4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Located in the heart of Manhattan's theater district, this small, personalized public school, partners with top-rated New York City Arts organizations such as The Ailey School, Rosie's Theater Kids and The National Chorale to provide professional-level training in the performing arts and a competitive academic program. Recognized for our unique arts instruction, we attract master performers and industry players that help guide our students toward the most competitive colleges and conservatories. Our special relationships with local organizations provide access to some of the most modern training facilities in New York City. Our unique combination of arts and academics provides an engaging school environment that recognizes that students excel in all areas when provided with programs that recognize their passions.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%
Academic Highlights: Humanities (English and History) - 90 minute block - Grades 9-12, Curriculum: Fish Tank Literacy Units of Study, HMH Into Literature, New Visions Science & Illustrative Mathematics, Advanced Placement Coursework and College Now Partnerships, Over 30 Student Centered Clubs
Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat
School Features:
Audition Offered
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
October 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Weekly Tours 
- November 5, 2025 @ 2:10 pm Dance Tour - Alvin Ailey School
- November 6, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Weekly Tours
- November 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Weekly Tours
- November 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Weekly Tours
- November 18, 2025 @ 2:10 pm Dance Tour - Alvin Ailey School
- November 18, 2025 @ 2:30 pm Drama/Musical Theater Tour
- November 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Weekly Tours
- November 25, 2025 @ 2:30 pm Drama/Musical Theater Tour
- December 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Weekly Tours
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Business of Sports School (02M393)
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School (02M529)
Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (02M408)
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts (02M531)
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School (02M139)
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology (02M507)
Program Details
Performing Arts
The PPAS Musical Theater Program at Rosie's Theater Kids is an intensive four-year training program designed for NYC public high school students who are highly motivated and wish to pursue a career or an undergraduate degree in the field of musical theater or the performing arts. The program's conservatory-inspired curriculum serves to introduce each student to the fundamental musical theater skills of acting, singing, and dancing. Under the guidance of professional teaching artists, and in the beautiful state-of-the-art facilities at Rosie's Theater Kids Maravel Arts Center, students study specific techniques related to each discipline, culminating in a variety of live theatrical performance opportunities. In-person audition location: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 73.60%
Unknown 23.70%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 77.50%
Other 0.20%
Black 21.60%
Hispanic 31.60%
White 33.60%
Other 7.70%
Black 14.70%
White 67.60%
Other 3.00%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 102 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 43 (81%) | N/A (N/A) | 10 (19%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 6 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (94%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (6%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 10 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports