Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Gotham Professional Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Gotham Professional Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Gotham Professional Arts Academy's student population of 217 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
62%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
217 students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gotham Professional Arts Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gotham Professional Arts Academy offer ?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gotham Professional Arts Academy part of?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Gotham Professional Arts Academy located?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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