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#1753 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 37% in state
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
High School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #13 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
561 GRAND AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gotham Professional Arts Academy score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gotham Professional Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,957
Median home value
$1,146,000
Median rent
$2,511/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
28.1%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 753 School for Career DevelopmentEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Bedford Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Academy of Science and the EnvironmentEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn School for Music & TheaterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 210 | Compare → |
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 #13
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #20 of 40
- 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.
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 243 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gotham Professional Arts Academy
What grades does Gotham Professional Arts Academy serve?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gotham Professional Arts Academy rank in NY?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy ranks #1,753 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Gotham Professional Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gotham Professional Arts Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Gotham Professional Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Gotham Professional Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gotham Professional Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Gotham Professional Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
81.9% of students at Gotham Professional Arts Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.8%
- Phone
- (718) 230-7270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 11238)
- 58,462
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 11238; 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, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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