Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language (02M427)

111 EAST 33 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10016, Manhattan
Phone: 212-576-0502
Hours: 8:30am - 3:10pm
School Website: https://www.maalnyc.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M427/
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School Leader: Siv Boletsis (sbolets@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Fe Cardi Garcia (ecardi@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Katherine Rojas (krojas@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Katherine Rojas (krojas@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Nora Batho (nbatho@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language (MAAL) is a small high school dedicated to preparing students for a successful future by offering rigorous academics and career readiness opportunities in a supportive, nurturing environment. The school primarily serves Multilingual Learners (MLLs) and heritage students, with 83.30% of its 2024-25 student [more]
Academic Score
  41.93%
Survey Score
  80.21%
About & Events

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Language prepares students for a successful future by offering strong academic experiences including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, early college experiences and College and Career Readiness opportunities in a nurturing, small school setting. We embrace students from all over the world and motivate them by [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 72%

Academic Highlights: Pre-Calculus, Computer Science, Chemistry

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Uniform

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Norman Thomas
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language (02M427)
Murray Hill Academy (02M432)
Unity Center for Urban Technologies (02M500)
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
Art Club, Arts and Crafts Club, Chess Club, Dance Club, Knitting Club, School Newspaper, Soccer Club, Yearbook
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Language opened in 2010, welcoming all Multilingual Learners (MLL) and heritage students. We believe that students excel when given a rigorous academic education and meaningful support to develop the whole student, which includes arts education. Staff members are encouraged to incorporate their passion for the [more]
Programs & Offers
Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language(A22A)
Science & Math

Students have the choice of either a Freestanding ESL Program or a TBE in Spanish. Intensive ESL and ELA is provided for all students. Global History and Native Language Arts are linked for TBE students. Accelerated students have opportunities to take the Geometry CC, Algebra II CC and Pre-Calculus. MAAL students take AP courses and College Now at Hunter and Baruch Colleges. Students have the opportunity to play a string instrument.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:44 / 84 (0.52)67 / 85 (0.79)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 24 (0.33)5 / 23 (0.22)
Rank Avg: 6.395.95
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
288
302
248
    Grade 12 Students
49
31
45
    Grade 11 Students
47
52
39
    Grade 10 Students
95
105
61
    Grade 9 Students
97
114
103
Avg. Class Size
21.7
22.2
17.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.4
13.4
15.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 6
8 / 30 / 1
6 / 16 / 3
Attendance %
75%
83%
Graduation %
90%
92%
College %
34%
32%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
290 (52) / 108
37
389 (72) / 108
49
265 (45) / 108
28

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 61% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.00%
Academic Engagement 
  67.73%
Safety 
  71.75%
Bully Prevention 
  68.88%
Inclusivity 
  75.36%
Mental Support 
  67.38%
Environment 
  64.71%
Post-School Support 
  73.50%
Teacher Responses 85% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  92.50%
Student Behavior 
  72.22%
Student Support 
  94.53%
School Leadership 
  95.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.00%
Instructional Development 
  92.44%
Post-School Support 
  95.17%
Family Responses 49% responded
Education 
  84.25%
Teacher Support 
  73.00%
Safety 
  82.67%
School Community 
  67.50%
School Leadership 
  84.40%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  90.00%

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. %
  87.50%
CC Regents
  52
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.54
Performance Score
  0.43
College Aptitude
CCR
  45.80%
SAT Math
  389
SAT R/W
  408
Postsecondary
2-Year College 36.50%
4-Year College 23.10%
Unknown 40.40%

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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 53.50%
Female 46.50%
English Language Learners:
  83.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  4.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.30%
Black 6.30%
Hispanic 91.30%
White 1.70%
Other 0.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 45.50%
White 31.80%
Other 22.70%

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
  4.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  3.30%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  77.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  90.00%

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 Services12 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Counseling Services Bilingual7 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)

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
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90
ELL Progress
  81

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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