Performing Arts and Technology High School (19K507)

400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-688-7900
Hours: 8:05am - 2:20pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.pathsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K507/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Cristina Gambino (cgambino3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Oliver Ceballos (oceballos3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Mariely Ferrer (mferrer11@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Mauricia Cassanova-Spenc (mspencer6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Cristina Gambino (cgambino3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Emilio Pena (epena34@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Madeline Diaz Martinez (mdiazmartinez@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Performing Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) provides a comprehensive education that integrates performing arts (Dance, Drama, Instrumental, and Vocal Music) with technology. Course offerings are intensive: students take an introductory arts course in freshman year, select a major in one of the four arts disciplines, and pursue four [more]
Academic Score
  50.37%
Survey Score
  81.50%
About & Events

Students are provided with a comprehensive education that includes performing arts, technology, and a choice of seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our school develops the talents of students through dance, drama, and instrumental and vocal music. We offer career connections in graphic design, computer science, stage, lights, and IT internships [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 2 SWD [more]

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science) [more]
Course List
View Courses
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Thomas Jefferson Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety (19K502)
High School for Civil Rights (19K504)
Performing Arts and Technology High School (19K507)
World Academy for Total Community Health High School (WATCH) (19K510)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Swimming
Clubs
Anime, Arts and Crafts, Barber and Cosmetology, Fashion and Design, Film/Video Production, Gaming, K-Pop and Dance, Math, Multicultural, My Brother's Keeper [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Chorus/Singing, Dance Techniques and Performance, Exploring Music, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production
Arts Summary
Performing Arts and Technology High School offers varied experiences to students in the performing arts. Freshman year, students take Introduction to the Performing Arts, where they receive formal introduction to one of our arts disciplines (dance, drama, vocal music, and instrumental music). After an initial audition and placement process, students [more]
Program Details & Offers
Drama / Theater Arts(K61T)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

A four-year intensive program that includes a combination of acting, voice, diction, and script analysis.

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:18 / 41 (0.44)17 / 41 (0.41)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 9 (0.89)12 / 9 (1.33)
Rank Avg: 7.046.22
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
411
363
325
    Grade 12 Students
77
52
46
    Grade 11 Students
92
87
72
    Grade 10 Students
122
100
105
    Grade 9 Students
120
124
102
Avg. Class Size
21.2
22.7
13.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.0
13.0
12.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 1
<5 / 7 / 2
<5 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
90%
91%
Graduation %
96%
96%
College %
36%
67%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,177 (151) / 125
161
1,103 (157) / 125
163
1,026 (152) / 125
132

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)
Student Responses 87% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.50%
Academic Engagement 
  70.36%
Safety 
  68.25%
Bully Prevention 
  64.63%
Inclusivity 
  82.18%
Mental Support 
  75.00%
Environment 
  68.50%
Post-School Support 
  85.00%
Teacher Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.50%
School Satisfaction 
  80.88%
Student Behavior 
  70.11%
Student Support 
  93.47%
School Leadership 
  96.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.60%
Instructional Development 
  90.50%
Post-School Support 
  96.67%
Family Responses 57% responded
Education 
  91.38%
Teacher Support 
  82.33%
Safety 
  78.33%
School Community 
  67.50%
School Leadership 
  84.60%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  93.00%

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

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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. %
  96.80%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.54
College Aptitude
CCR
  35.60%
SAT Math
  387
SAT R/W
  398
Postsecondary
2-Year College 32.40%
4-Year College 33.80%
Unknown 33.80%

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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 42.80%
Female 57.20%
English Language Learners:
  16.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.50%
Black 55.00%
Hispanic 39.20%
White 1.20%
Other 4.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 46.40%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 21.40%
Other 7.20%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  22.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  14.30%
Students with SC
  3.30%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  70
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  50
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  93.00%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services79 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS6 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class13 (87%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (67%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (33%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (73%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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
  54
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents Living Env.
  62
ELL Progress
  84

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

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