Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts (02M531)

123 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-382-1875
Email: mfram@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 9:00am - 3:18pm
Principal: Michael Fram
School Website: https://www.repertorycompanyhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M531/
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Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, GS, N, Q, R to Times Square; 4, 5, 6 to Grand Central; B, D, F, M to 42nd St; S to Times Square-42nd St
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About

We offer a college-preparatory program and New York City's only comprehensive three-part theater arts sequence, where students hone their skills in music, dance, and acting. Students completing our program graduate with an Advanced Regents diploma with an Arts Endorsement in Theater. Our location in Times Square supports our school's focus. Our small size offers students an intimate environment to explore all aspects of theater from production to performance. Students participate in numerous class-based productions each year, and also have the opportunity to participate in our mainstage musical and straight play productions. Our balance of arts and academics allows our graduates to pursue a multitude of post-secondary paths.

Academic Highlights: Advanced Arts Ensembles (Acting, Chorus, Musical Theatre, Dance and Technical Theatre), College Now through Hunter College, School-wide College & Career Prep Course, 10 Advanced Placement Courses, Roundabout Theatre Company Partner School

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Diversity in Admissions, 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, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 40% of seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

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AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Global History (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre
Art Performances
Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Theatre Performances (16 per year)
Programs
Theater Arts(M20X)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts is NYC's premiere multidisciplinary Theatre Arts high school. Our students study ALL areas of theatre arts (acting, musicianship, choral singing, dance, playwriting, management and technical theatre). We believe that our students benefit from a comprehensive education in all components of theatre and their intersections. Along with a rigorous academic program, our students leave after four years as complete artists and students.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 40% of seats.
  • For the remaining 60% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
213
225
234
    Grade 12 Students
56
59
56
    Grade 11 Students
55
56
59
    Grade 10 Students
49
62
62
    Grade 9 Students
53
48
57
Avg. Class Size
20.8
20.4
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
7 / 23
6 / 15
Attendance %
87%
89%
Graduation %
100%
95%
97%
College %
83%
65%
72%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
365 (100) / 60
68
413 (86) / 60
52
402 / 60
46
Theater Arts (M20X)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
86 / 47 (1.83)
18
14 / 13 (1.08)
5
Offers
68 / 47 (1.45)
18
18 / 13 (1.38)
?
Offers - Waitlist
98 / 46 (2.13)
18
14 / 14 (1.00)
?
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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.71%
Academic Engagement 
  70.69%
Safety 
  83.13%
Bully Prevention 
  71.00%
Inclusivity 
  93.50%
Mental Support 
  81.56%
Environment 
  64.50%
Post-School Support 
  87.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.00%
School Satisfaction 
  96.42%
Student Behavior 
  74.88%
Student Support 
  94.67%
School Leadership 
  85.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  92.60%
Post-School Support 
  98.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.44%
Teacher Support 
  93.86%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  84.88%
School Leadership 
  94.50%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  96.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.69
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  94.10%
SAT Math
  470
SAT R/W
  512
Postsecondary
4-Year College 82.90%
Other Postsecondary 1.70%
Unknown 15.40%

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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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 18.80%
Female 79.80%
Other 1.40%
English Language Learners:
  0.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  59.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.80%
Black 24.90%
Hispanic 48.80%
White 18.80%
Other 4.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 66.70%
Other 33.30%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  16.40%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  58.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  42.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.62
Regents English
  63
IEP Support 
  96.00%

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

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