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
Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M5, M50, M55, M57, M7, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM24, QM3, QM4, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM3C, SIM8, SIM8X
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Program Details
Performing Arts
In partnership with the Ailey School, students follow a course of study with a foundation in ballet and classes in Horton technique, modern (Graham-based) jazz, and West African dance. Audition Location: The Ailey School, 405 West 55th Street.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
SWD applicants/seats:
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
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.
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
Upcoming Events
October 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Open House 
- October 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 70.20%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 28.00%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 75.40%
Black 21.40%
Hispanic 30.30%
White 37.20%
Other 5.50%
White 71.90%
Other 12.50%
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 (2022-23)
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