Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (13K265)

101 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-834-6760
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.mckinneyssa.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K265/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Nicole Sledge (nsledge@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Carmen Vargas (cvargas2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Cindy Tran (ctran6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Elizabeth Rivera (erivera105@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Najuma Russell (nrussell@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (McKinneySSA) is a small learning community focused on the holistic development of each young person, combining rigorous academics with world-class visual and performing arts instruction. Its course offerings are specialized, requiring auditions for programs like Visual Arts, Vocal Music, Dance, [more]
Academic Score
  33.09%
Survey Score
  74.80%
About & Events

At McKinneySSA we work together as a TEAM to make sure that you LEARN. High School is not just about the abc's and 123's, it is also about discovering who you are and who you want to BE!! We focus on the holistic development of each young person; Teacher [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 64%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, Internships, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Uniform

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch
PSAL Team
Dr. Susan S. Mckinney School of Art
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Running, Step
Clubs
Art Club, College Now, Cosmetics Club, Gaming Club, Girl Be Heard, GSA, McKinney Steppers, National Honors Society, Yearbook
Art Courses
Choreographic Practices, Chorus/Singing, Theater Making/Performance, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
No description provided.
Programs & Offers
Visual Arts(K42A)
Visual Art & Design

Painting, drawing, art of advertisement and design, dimensional design, art history, textile, photography, product promotion, cartoon design illustration, and sculpture.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:12 / 17 (0.71)11 / 17 (0.65)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 4 (1.50)2 / 4 (0.50)
Rank Avg: 6.897.17
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Vocal Music(K42B)
Performing Arts

vocal techniques, acting, voice and diction, movement, theater history, dramatic literature, set design, and improvisation.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:3 / 14 (0.21)0 / 14 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 3 (0.33)3 / 3 (1.00)
Rank Avg: 9.005.00
OffersWaitlist
Dance(K42C)
Performing Arts

Foundations of ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques, dance history, choreography, costume design, and African dance.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:10 / 13 (0.77)15 / 13 (1.15)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 3 (0.67)3 / 3 (1.00)
Rank Avg: 6.856.07
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Drama(K42D)
Performing Arts

Acting, voice and diction, theater history, dramatic literature, set design, and improvisation.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:2 / 11 (0.18)11 / 11 (1.00)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 2 (1.00)4 / 2 (2.00)
Rank Avg: 6.365.00
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Instrumental Music(K42E)
Performing Arts

Music theory and history, techniques and performance, music composition, music analysis, conducting, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and small ensembles.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:2 / 11 (0.18)5 / 11 (0.45)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 2 (1.00)5 / 2 (2.50)
Rank Avg:
Offers - WaitlistOffers
75K369 D75 Inclusion Program at Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts(K42U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)2 / 2 (1.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Offers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
128
144
179
    Grade 12 Students
34
38
47
    Grade 11 Students
36
40
49
    Grade 10 Students
22
41
40
    Grade 9 Students
36
25
43
Avg. Class Size
16.9
16.9
21.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
7.2
6.5
8.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
11 / 0 / 4
19 / 22 / 17
0 / 20 / 14
Attendance %
80%
77%
Graduation %
67%
76%
College %
40%
52%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
318 (37) / 67
-1
362 (54) / 82
0
473 (60) / 83
0

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 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  62.50%
Academic Engagement 
  54.36%
Safety 
  69.38%
Bully Prevention 
  58.75%
Inclusivity 
  70.36%
Mental Support 
  62.00%
Environment 
  52.79%
Post-School Support 
  74.30%
Teacher Responses 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.50%
School Satisfaction 
  87.00%
Student Behavior 
  60.78%
Student Support 
  86.27%
School Leadership 
  93.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.20%
Instructional Development 
  78.56%
Post-School Support 
  88.17%
Family Responses 51% responded
Education 
  80.38%
Teacher Support 
  85.83%
Safety 
  79.00%
School Community 
  68.25%
School Leadership 
  86.80%
Post-School Support 
  77.50%
IEP Support 
  81.33%

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. %
  67.40%
CC Regents
  52
Non-CC Regents
  53
Impact Score
  0.23
Performance Score
  0.25
College Aptitude
CCR
  30.80%
SAT Math
  393
SAT R/W
  432
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.50%
4-Year College 34.50%
Other Postsecondary 1.90%
Unknown 52.10%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 45.40%
Female 54.60%
English Language Learners:
  4.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  36.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  92.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.50%
Black 70.80%
Hispanic 25.40%
White 1.50%
Other 0.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.10%
Black 54.80%
White 19.40%
Other 9.70%

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
  36.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  31.30%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  78.00%
Has some programs
  22.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  50
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  53.8
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  81.33%

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 Services23 (55%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (83%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (17%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy19 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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