Brooklyn High School of the Arts (15K656) 
345 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-855-2412
Hours: 8:30am - 3:20pm
School Website: http://www.brooklynartshs.nyc/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K656/
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School Leader: Daniel Vecchiano (dvecchi@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Anushka Paris Carter (apariscarter@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Shavonne Milliner (smilliner@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Shavonne Milliner (smilliner@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Brian Weit (bweit@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
We are a family friendly, dual-mission high school providing talented students CITYWIDE with a strong curriculum in both their academic subjects, as well as visual arts, drama, dance, vocal music, band, and orchestral music. Our scholar-artists are provided a safe environment to explore their academic, artistic, and social growth. Along with their artistic studies, students are prepared for high academic achievement through college preparatory and Advanced Placement courses. Students are provided with multiple daily studio classes in their talent area, designed to prepare them for top liberal arts, fine arts and performing arts colleges, and help them develop the discipline to be well-rounded students and future professionals. Situated in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, we offer the opportunity to access the rich cultural vibrancy of the New York City arts community.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%
Academic Highlights: College Now, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Diploma Endorsements Available
Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Audition Offered
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
November 5, 2025 @ 9:15 am Open House Tour 
- November 12, 2025 @ 9:15 am Open House Tour
- November 18, 2025 @ 9:15 am Open House Tour
- November 25, 2025 @ 9:15 am Open House Tour
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Performing Arts
The studio offers dance students the opportunity to develop skills in professional venues with professional teaching artists. Students gain performance skills and understanding of the techniques of Lester Horton and Martha Graham. Students develop their talents in classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance. Technique classes include ballet, modern, and jazz. Two years of specialty classes in choreography, composition, pointe, college portfolio, and audition classes are offered as well.
- (Group 1) 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 60.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 25.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 79.00%
Other 0.10%
Black 45.90%
Hispanic 29.80%
White 13.60%
Other 6.80%
Black 24.60%
Hispanic 10.80%
White 53.80%
Other 3.10%
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 | 101 (91%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 20 (77%) | 6 (23%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (98%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (2%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (95%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (5%) |
| Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (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