Performing Arts and Technology High School (19K507)

400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-688-7900
Hours: 8:05am - 02:20pm
School Website: https://www.pathsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K507/
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School Leader: Cristina Gambino (cgambino3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Oliver Ceballos (oceballos3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Mariely Ferrer (mferrer11@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Mauricia Cassanova-Spenc (mspencer6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Cristina Gambino (cgambino3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Emilio Pena (epena34@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Madeline Diaz Martinez (mdiazmartinez@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Students are provided with a comprehensive education that includes performing arts, technology, and a choice of seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our school develops the talents of students through dance, drama, and instrumental and vocal music. We offer career connections in graphic design, computer science, stage, lights, and IT internships . We build partnerships with the professional performing arts community, institutions of higher learning, and other organizations to provide opportunities for internships or college-level study: Brooklyn College, Kingsborough Community College, Medgar Ever College, Syracuse University, SAGA Innovations, the Step Up program, and the Leadership Organization. Our clubs and teams develop leadership capacity in all members of our school community.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Thomas Jefferson Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety (19K502)
High School for Civil Rights (19K504)
Performing Arts and Technology High School (19K507)
World Academy for Total Community Health High School (WATCH) (19K510)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Swimming
Clubs
Anime, Arts and Crafts, Barber and Cosmetology, Fashion and Design, Film/Video Production, Gaming, K-Pop and Dance, Math, Multicultural, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, National Honor Society, Peer Mediation Team, Pioneers of Technology, Podcasting, Recording Studio, Senior Activities, Steel Pan Drums, Student Government
Art
Performing Arts and Technology High School offers varied experiences to students in the performing arts. Freshman year, students take Introduction to the Performing Arts, where they receive formal introduction to one of our arts disciplines (dance, drama, vocal music, and instrumental music). After an initial audition and placement process, students then select a major in one of these four areas at the end of the freshman year. Sophomore year, students study intermediate dance, drama, vocal or instrumental music. Students will begin their sequence of study in the major they selected at the end of 9th grade. Junior year students delve into advanced dance, drama, vocal music or instrumental music. Students will continue their studies in their chosen major throughout their high school career. Senior year, students attend an advanced studio in advanced dance, advanced drama, advanced vocal music, or advanced instrumental music. Students in the advanced studio will be engaged in development of professional portfolios and the creation of original pieces.
Programs
Dance(K61D)
Performing Arts

Four years of technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. Two years of advanced studio classes in choreography and composition.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:55 / 20 (2.75)47 / 20 (2.35)45 / 20 (2.25)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 5 (2.40)16 / 5 (3.20)8 / 5 (1.60)
Rank Avg: 5.79
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
Music(K61M)
Performing Arts

A four-year intensive program which will develop students' technique, creativity, and expression while learning music theory, notation, and performance. Students will select a major in either vocal or instrumental music. Students can participate in chorus.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:10 / 20 (0.50)16 / 20 (0.80)18 / 20 (0.90)
SWD applicants/seats:5 / 5 (1.00)10 / 5 (2.00)8 / 5 (1.60)
Rank Avg: 6.42
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
Technology(K61R)
Computer Science & Technology

A two-year intensive program that includes graphic design, web design, and CISCO Certification Training.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:33 / 20 (1.65)20 / 20 (1.00)34 / 20 (1.70)
SWD applicants/seats:20 / 5 (4.00)16 / 5 (3.20)16 / 5 (3.20)
Rank Avg: 6.11
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
Drama / Theater Arts(K61T)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

A four-year intensive program that includes a combination of acting, voice, diction, and script analysis.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:17 / 41 (0.41)27 / 41 (0.66)22 / 41 (0.54)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 9 (1.33)9 / 9 (1.00)7 / 9 (0.78)
Rank Avg: 6.22
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
363
325
321
    Grade 12 Students
52
46
48
    Grade 11 Students
87
72
71
    Grade 10 Students
100
105
82
    Grade 9 Students
124
102
120
Avg. Class Size
22.7
13.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 7 / 2
<5 / 0 / 1
0 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
90%
91%
90%
Graduation %
96%
96%
87%
College %
36%
67%
43%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,103 (157) / 125
163
1,026 (152) / 125
132
1,038 / 125
141

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 
  76.57%
Academic Engagement 
  72.54%
Safety 
  71.75%
Bully Prevention 
  65.75%
Inclusivity 
  89.00%
Mental Support 
  74.56%
Environment 
  67.38%
Post-School Support 
  84.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  91.20%
School Satisfaction 
  92.33%
Student Behavior 
  81.50%
Student Support 
  97.24%
School Leadership 
  95.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  95.84%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.33%
Teacher Support 
  87.14%
Safety 
  90.00%
School Community 
  76.89%
School Leadership 
  92.25%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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. %
  96.80%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.54
College Aptitude
CCR
  35.60%
SAT Math
  387
SAT R/W
  398
Postsecondary
2-Year College 32.40%
4-Year College 33.80%
Unknown 33.80%

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 38.60%
Female 61.40%
English Language Learners:
  10.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.80%
Black 58.40%
Hispanic 34.20%
White 0.80%
Other 5.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 46.40%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 21.40%
Other 7.20%

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
  22.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  14.30%
Students with SC
  3.30%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  70
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  50
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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 Services79 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS6 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class13 (87%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (67%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (33%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (73%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  54
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents Living Env.
  62
ELL Progress
  84

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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