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/40980
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/15K656/HS/
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.

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
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 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
Other Sports
Soccer, Running
Activities
Badminton, Moth, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Caribbean Heritage, Jewelry and Beading, Fencing, Anime, Natural Hair Club, West Wing/Newspaper, Chess, Podcast , Thespian Society, Gaming, World Language Honor, Society, Step Team, Green Team, Soccer Club, Improv Club, k-Pop
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) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
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) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
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) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
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) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
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) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
920
973
    Grade 12 Students
223
235
    Grade 11 Students
214
240
    Grade 10 Students
246
238
    Grade 9 Students
237
260
Avg. Class Size
22.0
Complaints / Suspensions
24 / 40
18 / 37
Attendance %
88%
86%
Graduation %
93%
94%
College %
65%
70%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,188 (640) / 254
261
1,883 / 254
248
Dance (K47L)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

129 / 41 (3.15)
33 / 9 (3.67)
Waitlist
Drama (K47R)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

114 / 37 (3.08)
25 / 8 (3.13)
Waitlist
Instrumental Music (K47K)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

76 / 33 (2.30)
8 / 7 (1.14)
Waitlist
Visual Arts (K47J)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

239 / 66 (3.62)
63 / 15 (4.20)
Waitlist
Vocal Music (K47M)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

38 / 31 (1.23)
12 / 7 (1.71)
Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.71%
Academic Engagement 
  51.92%
Safety 
  73.78%
Bully Prevention 
  61.25%
Inclusivity 
  87.10%
Mental Support 
  58.50%
Environment 
  61.73%
Post-School Support 
  74.89%
Teacher Responses - 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.33%
School Satisfaction 
  94.67%
Student Behavior 
  79.44%
Student Support 
  92.67%
School Leadership 
  94.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.80%
Instructional Development 
  91.41%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
Family Responses - 20% responded
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  82.33%
Safety 
  93.00%
School Community 
  83.44%
School Leadership 
  91.55%
Post-School Support 
  89.50%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  95.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  63
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  60
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  71.20%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  442
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  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. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 22.10%
Female 77.90%
English Language Learners:
  0.50%
Students with IEPs:
  15.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  60.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.00%
Black 51.40%
Hispanic 27.50%
White 10.80%
Other 5.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 11.80%
White 50.00%
Other 13.20%
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