Cyberarts Studio Academy (15K463)

237 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-832-4201
Hours: 8:15am - 3:35pm
School Website: https://cyberartsbk.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K463/
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School Leader: Valrie Wauchope (vwauchope@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Susan Stein (sstein7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Raiza Vasquez (rvasquez20@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Fortune Aupont (faupont@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ashley Coleman (acoleman15@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Shenika Montaque (smontaque2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Cyberarts Studio Academy (CASA) is an innovative high school on the John Jay Campus in Park Slope, Brooklyn, dedicated to academic excellence and social-emotional growth in a supportive, inclusive environment. Students benefit from small group learning, restorative justice practices, and a strong sense of community. CASA offers a rigorous academic program with a variety of Advanced Placement courses and a signature Cyberarts curriculum, including digital media, graphic design, computer science, film, photography, and digital music. Our partnership with CISCO provides electives in cybersecurity and IT, and students can earn up to nine college credits through St. Francis College. CASA students participate in National Honor Society, student government, and a range of clubs and activities, supported by partnerships with BRIC Arts Media, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Project Reach Youth, and Brain Power Wellness. Through the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, students gain early exposure to careers in technology, finance, and business. Our athletic program features PSAL varsity and junior varsity sports, plus unique offerings like PE swim classes and Driver's Education. CASA empowers students to become creative thinkers, confident leaders, and compassionate community members, ready for college and careers.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered across multiple subjects, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Innovative curriculum blending arts, technology, and academics to prepare students for college and future careers, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) program providing hands-on career exploration and real-world experience, Dual credit opportunities through our partnership with St. Francis College, allowing students to earn college credits while in high school, Comprehensive world language courses available to support global competence

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited])...[more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch, Stunt
PSAL Team
John Jay Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Cyberarts Studio Academy (15K463)
John Jay School for Law (15K462)
Millennium Brooklyn High School (15K684)
Millennium High School (02M418)
Park Slope Collegiate (15K464)
Other Sports
Martial Arts, Yoga
Clubs
"Point Blank Period" Magazine/Blog Club, After school with Project Reach Youth (PRY), Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Chess, Martial Arts, National Honor Society (NHS), NYPD Explorers, Student Government
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
The school currently has a digital arts, digital film, digital photography program. All students have access to a digital arts program from grade 9 to grade 12.
Program Details
CYBERaRTS Studio Academy(K29A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

The CYBERaRTS Studio Academy integrates vigorous STEM, Design Thinking and liberal arts courses to educate talented artist, media specialist, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians--inspiring them to become passionate problem-solvers who understand the impact of their work on society. We believe technology divorced from humanity is worse than no technology at all.

10th Grade seats available

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) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:21 / 102 (0.21)17 / 102 (0.17)
SWD applicants/seats:13 / 23 (0.57)13 / 23 (0.57)
Rank Avg: 6.19
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
267
319
295
    Grade 12 Students
78
67
59
    Grade 11 Students
81
94
68
    Grade 10 Students
53
92
92
    Grade 9 Students
55
66
76
Avg. Class Size
23.6
26.6
26.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.3
11.2
12.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 10 / 0
Attendance %
80%
79%
Graduation %
80%
76%
College %
54%
30%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
274 (34) / 125
34
256 (30) / 125
0
176 (23) / 125
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.50%
Academic Engagement 
  69.73%
Safety 
  84.50%
Bully Prevention 
  82.13%
Inclusivity 
  81.45%
Mental Support 
  75.00%
Environment 
  71.36%
Post-School Support 
  76.20%
Teacher Responses 93% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.00%
Student Behavior 
  75.22%
Student Support 
  95.20%
School Leadership 
  91.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.00%
Instructional Development 
  91.44%
Post-School Support 
  96.83%
Family Responses 82% responded
Education 
  97.63%
Teacher Support 
  95.67%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  67.13%
School Leadership 
  88.00%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%
IEP Support 
  98.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  81.50%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.41
College Aptitude
CCR
  30.30%
SAT Math
  402
SAT R/W
  415
Postsecondary
2-Year College 35.90%
4-Year College 15.60%
Unknown 48.50%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.60%
Female 43.40%
English Language Learners:
  33.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  29.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.20%
Black 20.20%
Hispanic 55.10%
White 7.90%
Other 8.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 46.20%
Hispanic 19.20%
White 34.60%
Other 0.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  19.10%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  40
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  98.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services68 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services34 (81%)N/A (N/A)8 (19%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  52
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  64
ELL Progress
  57
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