Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School (15K429)

284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-694-9741
Email: cfox7@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:15am - 02:35pm
Principal: Dawn Meconi
School Website: https://www.digitaltechhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K429/
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Subway: A, C to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; F, G to Bergen St
Bus: B103, B41, B45, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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About

Students are immersed in rigorous academics and authentic learning experiences in the fields of digital art, film and computer science. Through a specialized program that incorporates academic, creative and technical skills, students are prepared for a post-secondary education. In addition to a strong academic program, our school partnerships provide students with internships and real world experiences.

Academic Highlights: Computer Science: Fundamentals of computer languages; Python; Java, Cinema: Cinema production; documentary and PSA projects; representation in media; fiction film; senior thesis film., Digital Art: Digital media; digital collage and photography; digital art and illustration; animation; design; portfolio-building and internships, Partnerships: BRIC; CondeFuture; National Equity Lab; Palazzo Strozzi; Pratt Institute; Reel Works; Smack Mellon, College Readiness: Advanced Regents; AVID; OneGoal; one-on-one college counseling; Summer Search; College Now; LIU Early Scholars; Posse

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Other Sports
Archery, Cheerleading, Fitness, Soccer
Clubs
Art and Anime Club, Chess, Early Bird Sports, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Club/My Sister’s Keeper, Opening Act Theater, Photography Club, SAT Prep, Senior/Freshman Mentorship, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Tabletop RPG Club, Tutoring, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Art Disciplines
Film, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Films (2 per year)
Programs
Digital Cinema Production and Digital Arts(K79A)

In addition to being a college preparatory school with a rigorous academic four-year program, students select a course sequence in either Digital Art, Cinema Production, or Computer Science. In Cinema Production, through a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, students are immersed in the art of digital filmmaking. Students write, direct, and edit their own films. Digital Art students complete projects in photography, portraiture, and landscape, and create comic books, stop motion animations, and portfolios. Students in the Computer Science track learn programming languages including Python and Java, and take AP Computer Science

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
324
327
331
    Grade 12 Students
83
80
70
    Grade 11 Students
69
89
87
    Grade 10 Students
77
73
96
    Grade 9 Students
95
85
78
Avg. Class Size
23.9
26.3
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 19
6 / 20
Attendance %
88%
86%
Graduation %
99%
100%
97%
College %
84%
69%
76%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
579 (105) / 90
94
750 (175) / 90
130
938 / 90
120
Digital Cinema Production and Digital Arts (K79A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
71 / 73 (0.97)
34 / 17 (2.00)
Offers
All accepted

121 / 73 (1.66)
54 / 17 (3.18)
Offers - Waitlist
154 / 74 (2.08)
57 / 16 (3.56)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.57%
Academic Engagement 
  68.46%
Safety 
  84.38%
Bully Prevention 
  71.63%
Inclusivity 
  88.00%
Mental Support 
  71.22%
Environment 
  65.00%
Post-School Support 
  75.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.20%
School Satisfaction 
  78.25%
Student Behavior 
  66.75%
Student Support 
  84.38%
School Leadership 
  77.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.33%
Instructional Development 
  81.07%
Post-School Support 
  95.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.89%
Teacher Support 
  87.57%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  75.78%
School Leadership 
  93.25%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  91.00%

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. %
  98.80%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  70
Impact Score
  0.74
Performance Score
  0.79
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  58.00%
SAT Math
  443
SAT R/W
  460
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.60%
4-Year College 65.80%
Other Postsecondary 2.90%
Unknown 12.70%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 50.60%
Female 49.10%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  0.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  71.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.70%
Black 42.90%
Hispanic 44.10%
White 6.50%
Other 2.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 66.70%
Other 33.30%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  15.30%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  10.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.83
Regents English
  78
Regents Gl. Hist.
  76
Regents US Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  70
IEP Support 
  91.00%
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