Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts (03M415) 
215 West 114 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026, Manhattan
Phone: 212-749-5800
Email: info@wadleigharts.org
Hours: 08:00am - 02:45pm
Principal: Lisa Denerstein
School Website: https://wadleigharts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M415/
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Subway: 2, 3 to 110th St-Central Park North; B, C to 116th St
Bus: M1, M10, M102, M11, M116, M2, M3, M4, M7
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Program Details
Visual Art & Design
This program offers students an introduction to the fundamental concepts of art. Students will explore elements of art and design through a variety of 2D and 3D media: drawing, painting, collage-making, watercolor, and computer graphics. Students will also have the opportunity to take electives in photography, ceramics, and AP Studio Art. Student art work is displayed at the Museum of Modern Art, Harlem State Office Building, Cooper Hewitt Museum, and Colgate Palmolive Headquarters.
- (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
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a nurturing and unique environment which offers distinct programs that equally prepare students for college and career readiness as well as an Arts endorsed diploma. Our Performing and Visual Arts Program offers majors in: Dance, Theater Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and Visual Arts, which require individual auditions. Our varied internships and partnerships expose our students to careers and interests in both the performing and visual arts.
Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available, CLEP EXAMS, Diploma Endorsements Available, AP Courses Available
Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
October 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Wadleigh Secondary School Open House 
- October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am Wadleigh Secondary School Open House
- October 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Wadleigh Secondary School Open House
- November 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Wadleigh Secondary School Open House
- November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am Wadleigh Secondary School Open House
- November 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Wadleigh Secondary School Open House
- November 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am Wadleigh Secondary School 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 31.10%
Unknown 53.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 74.40%
Black 40.60%
Hispanic 52.40%
White 2.30%
Other 3.30%
Hispanic 13.20%
White 36.80%
Other 10.50%
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