Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (02M308)

350 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-505-0143
Email: TPerez10@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:39am - 03:00pm
Principal: Joel Lowy
School Website: https://lomahs.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/39932
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M308/HS/
Subway: B, D to Grand St; F, J, M, Z to Delancey St
Bus: B39, M1, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M22, M9
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About

LoMA is a small, multicultural college preparatory arts themed school that focuses on academic and artistic development and excellence. We believe that all students are intrinsically curious and capable of achieving at high levels. We support each student's intellectual, emotional, and social growth with the goal of success in a four-year college or career. These expectations require that all students take advanced math and science, AP classes and a sequence of arts classes. To support our students' success at meeting these higher standards, we maintain an intimate, nurturing community with compassionate adults that set and help students reach these high expectations.

Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, Optional Saturday Academy for Extra Help and Enrichment, 4-Year Art Sequence in Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, or Music

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (Advanced Placement), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness Club, Flag Football, Soccer, Step, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Yoga
Activities
Clubs: Girls Who Code, Step and Cheer, Swimming, LGBTQIA+ Society, Student Council, Gaming, Basketball, Fitness
Programs
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy(M05R)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

All freshmen complete a one year rotation of the four arts before choosing a major that they focus on for their final three years. As a major of visual arts, dance, drama or music they study the technique and history of their art in social context before participating in a senior internship. Every student takes part in several performances/gallery exhibits prior to graduation. These have taken place at the Whitney, Metropolitan Opera House, Broadway stages and professional recording studios.

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) Priority to Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
316
338
    Grade 12 Students
82
66
    Grade 11 Students
75
81
    Grade 10 Students
88
101
    Grade 9 Students
71
90
Avg. Class Size
21.7
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 20
<5 / 15
Attendance %
79%
79%
Graduation %
74%
80%
College %
41%
68%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
644 (102) / 95
0
737 / 95
103
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (M05R)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

81 / 75 (1.08)
21 / 20 (1.05)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 62% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.29%
Academic Engagement 
  54.50%
Safety 
  75.78%
Bully Prevention 
  66.25%
Inclusivity 
  84.30%
Mental Support 
  68.40%
Environment 
  66.00%
Post-School Support 
  79.67%
Teacher Responses - 75% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.33%
School Satisfaction 
  65.67%
Student Behavior 
  62.44%
Student Support 
  70.87%
School Leadership 
  88.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  64.00%
Instructional Development 
  68.06%
Post-School Support 
  87.88%
Family Responses - 16% responded
Education 
  81.13%
Teacher Support 
  80.50%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  85.33%
School Leadership 
  91.18%
Post-School Support 
  78.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.10%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  55
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  42
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  85.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  403
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  433
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.80%
4-Year College 24.60%
Unknown 61.60%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 35.10%
Female 64.90%
English Language Learners:
  6.00%
Students with IEPs:
  28.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  87.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.50%
Black 30.10%
Hispanic 58.50%
White 1.90%
Other 1.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 61.50%
Other 38.50%
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