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City College Academy of the Arts

High School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 6 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4600 BROADWAY, New York, NY 10040

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism45.7%

Students at City College Academy of the Arts score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where City College Academy of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 99Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,022

Median home value

$465,700

Median rent

$1,680/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
College Academy (the)Enrollment path unverified6.19–120.4 mi375Compare →
High School for Excellence and InnovationEnrollment path unverified5.59–120.4 mi188Compare →
High School for Health Careers & SciencesEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.4 mi433Compare →
High School for Law & Public ServiceEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.4 mi426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District # 6

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#39 of 45
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

City College Academy of the Arts is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About City College Academy of the Arts

City College Academy of the Arts is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 558 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,609 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about City College Academy of the Arts

What grades does City College Academy of the Arts serve?

City College Academy of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend City College Academy of the Arts?

City College Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City College Academy of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at City College Academy of the Arts is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does City College Academy of the Arts rank in NY?

City College Academy of the Arts ranks #3,609 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is City College Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

City College Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at City College Academy of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, City College Academy of the Arts has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is City College Academy of the Arts a charter school?

No, City College Academy of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is City College Academy of the Arts a Title I school?

No, City College Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City College Academy of the Arts?

91.2% of students at City College Academy of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 10040)
41,581
Area average commute
39 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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