Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (02M408)

328 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-247-8652
Email: admissions@ppasshare.org
Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm
Principal: Leah Dyer
School Website: http://www.ppasnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M408/
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Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, S to 42nd St; B, D to 7th Av; C, E to 50th St; F, M to 47-50th Sts Rockefeller Center; GS to Times Square; N, Q, R to 49th St
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Program Details
Classical Vocal Music (M81K)
Performing Arts

In partnership with National Chorale, students attend conservatory classes in vocal technique, sight reading, musicianship, ear training, and ensemble singing. Students study an extensive vocal repertory, music history, theory, performance technique, and movement for singers. Students participate in ensemble and solo performances throughout the year. Audition Location: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
436
445
464
    Grade 12 Students
114
111
114
    Grade 11 Students
117
116
112
    Grade 10 Students
95
112
123
    Grade 9 Students
110
106
115
Avg. Class Size
24.0
25.2
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 11
0 / 0
Attendance %
90%
91%
Graduation %
100%
100%
99%
College %
71%
73%
68%
Classical Vocal Music (M81K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
53 / 24 (2.21)
7 / 6 (1.17)

Offers
59 / 24 (2.46)
10 / 6 (1.67)

Offers - Waitlist
80 / 23 (3.48)
6 / 7 (0.86)

Offers
About the School

Located in the heart of Manhattan's theater district, this small, personalized school partners with top-rated New York City Arts organizations 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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (8 per year), Concerts (8 per year), Dance Performances (8 per year), Films (7 per year), Theatre Performances (10 per year), Other Exhibits (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.86%
Academic Engagement 
  59.31%
Safety 
  71.38%
Bully Prevention 
  62.88%
Inclusivity 
  82.40%
Mental Support 
  63.22%
Environment 
  54.75%
Post-School Support 
  68.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.80%
School Satisfaction 
  81.00%
Student Behavior 
  65.88%
Student Support 
  87.10%
School Leadership 
  80.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.33%
Instructional Development 
  82.56%
Post-School Support 
  89.83%
Family Responses
Education 
  76.22%
Teacher Support 
  72.86%
Safety 
  86.67%
School Community 
  70.22%
School Leadership 
  76.75%
Post-School Support 
  80.00%
IEP Support 
  68.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  72
Non-CC Regents
  52
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.74
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  100.00%
SAT Math
  486
SAT R/W
  531
Postsecondary
2-Year College 0.90%
4-Year College 70.20%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 28.00%

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 24.60%
Female 75.40%
English Language Learners:
  0.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  48.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.60%
Black 21.40%
Hispanic 30.30%
White 37.20%
Other 5.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 15.60%
White 71.90%
Other 12.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  12.80%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  64.00%
Has some programs
  36.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  87.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  13.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
1.94
Regents English
  75
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  67
IEP Support 
  68.00%
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