Brooklyn High School of the Arts (15K656)

345 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-855-2412
Email: enrollment@brooklynartshs.nyc
Hours: 8:30am - 3:20pm
Principal: Daniel Vecchiano
School Website: http://www.brooklynartshs.nyc/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K656/
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Subway: 2, 3, 4, B, Q to Pacific St; 5, D, N, R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr; A to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; C to Lafayette Av; G to Fulton St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67
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About

We are a family friendly, dual-mission high school providing talented students CITYWIDE with a strong curriculum in both their academic subjects, as well as visual arts, drama, dance, vocal music, band, and orchestral music. Our scholar-artists are provided a safe environment to explore their academic, artistic, and social growth. Along with their artistic studies, students are prepared for high academic achievement through college preparatory and Advanced Placement courses. Students are provided with multiple daily studio classes in their talent area, designed to prepare them for top liberal arts, fine arts and performing arts colleges, and help them develop the discipline to be well-rounded students and future professionals. Situated in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, we offer the opportunity to access the rich cultural vibrancy of the New York City arts community.

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Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • 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 Art History, AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Bowling
Girls PSAL Sports
Fencing, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Badminton, Double Dutch, Soccer, Yoga
Clubs
ACTIVITIES Badminton, Anime, Black Student Union, Caribbean Heritage, Chess, Gaming, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Improv Club, Jewelry and Beading, k-Pop, Moth, Natural Hair Club, Podcast, Soccer Club, Thespian Society, West Wing/Newspaper
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (4 per year), Concerts (4 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (10 per year), Theatre Performances (25 per year)
Programs
Visual Arts(K47J)
Visual Art & Design

The Visual Arts Studio is a rigorous four year curriculum that develops the student's technical abilities, critical-thinking skills and personal voice. Students have received honors like the Scholastic Art Awards, exhibition awards at the MOMA, admission to pre-college programs at local schools and scholarships for college. Courses include Foundational Art, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Advanced Gallery, and Senior Portfolio Preparation, as well as Digital Art and Design.

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
Instrumental Music(K47K)
Performing Arts

Students pursue a rigorous program of solo and ensemble playing as well as studying basic music theory and music history. Students have the opportunity to work closely with top professional musicians in the New York scene through our various partnerships. Classical, contemporary and "pop" literature, as well as world music, is studied and performed. Offerings include String Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Guitar, and Digital Music, as well as Music Theory and Composition courses.

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
Dance(K47L)
Performing Arts

The studio offers dance students the opportunity to develop skills in professional venues with professional teaching artists. Students gain performance skills and understanding of the techniques of Lester Horton and Martha Graham. Students develop their talents in classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance. Technique classes include ballet, modern, and jazz. Two years of specialty classes in choreography, composition, pointe, college portfolio, and audition classes are offered as well.

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
Vocal Music(K47M)
Performing Arts

The Vocal Studio is an intensive study of music theory, vocal production and performance, and utilizes a repertoire that includes classical, jazz, gospel, contemporary, and folk. We offer multiple levels of choir, exploring all styles from traditional choral greats to pop music of today. Choirs perform regularly at professional venues throughout New York City. The Select Choir studies and performs NYSSMA level five or six pieces, and participates annually in the NYSSMA competition.

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
Drama(K47R)
Performing Arts

The studio provides theater students with rigorous, differentiated and sequential high quality theater training in order to reach their full potential in college and careers in theater and other fields. Daily classes are provided by professional theater artists. Students have the opportunity to explore a vast spectrum of theater work, including acting, voice and diction, movement, theater history, set design, directing and creating original work. Students perform on Broadway stages citywide.

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
910
920
973
    Grade 12 Students
193
223
235
    Grade 11 Students
221
214
240
    Grade 10 Students
253
246
238
    Grade 9 Students
243
237
260
Avg. Class Size
22.0
22.0
Complaints / Suspensions
11 / 0
24 / 40
18 / 37
Attendance %
88%
86%
Graduation %
95%
93%
94%
College %
65%
65%
70%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,104 (574) / 254
272
2,188 (640) / 254
261
1,883 / 254
248
Visual Arts (K47J)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
186 / 66 (2.82)
43 / 15 (2.87)
Offers
239 / 66 (3.62)
63 / 15 (4.20)
Waitlist
202 / 66 (3.06)
40 / 15 (2.67)
Offers
Instrumental Music (K47K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
49 / 33 (1.48)
5 / 7 (0.71)
Offers
76 / 33 (2.30)
8 / 7 (1.14)
Waitlist
41 / 33 (1.24)
11 / 7 (1.57)
Offers
Dance (K47L)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
160 / 41 (3.90)
23 / 9 (2.56)
Offers
129 / 41 (3.15)
33 / 9 (3.67)
Waitlist
120 / 41 (2.93)
21 / 9 (2.33)
Offers
Vocal Music (K47M)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
40 / 31 (1.29)
12 / 7 (1.71)
Offers
38 / 31 (1.23)
12 / 7 (1.71)
Waitlist
42 / 31 (1.35)
6 / 7 (0.86)
Offers
Drama (K47R)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
93 / 37 (2.51)
16 / 8 (2.00)
Offers
114 / 37 (3.08)
25 / 8 (3.13)
Waitlist
77 / 37 (2.08)
14 / 8 (1.75)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  74.57%
Academic Engagement 
  62.15%
Safety 
  73.75%
Bully Prevention 
  63.88%
Inclusivity 
  87.80%
Mental Support 
  64.11%
Environment 
  57.13%
Post-School Support 
  76.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.60%
School Satisfaction 
  96.83%
Student Behavior 
  81.13%
Student Support 
  96.86%
School Leadership 
  93.54%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.33%
Instructional Development 
  95.00%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.11%
Teacher Support 
  86.14%
Safety 
  92.00%
School Community 
  76.00%
School Leadership 
  89.63%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  88.00%

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. %
  95.30%
CC Regents
  63
Non-CC Regents
  70
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.65
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  71.20%
SAT Math
  442
SAT R/W
  471
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.00%
4-Year College 52.50%
Unknown 34.50%

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 21.80%
Female 78.10%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  62.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.70%
Black 48.10%
Hispanic 29.10%
White 12.20%
Other 5.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 11.80%
White 50.00%
Other 13.20%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  8.00%
Students with SC
  3.40%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has some programs
  6.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.80
Regents English
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  58
IEP Support 
  88.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services89 (89%)11 (11%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class18 (64%)10 (36%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy38 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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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