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High School of Arts and Technology

High School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 3 high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

122 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10023

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation37.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism77.4%

Students at High School of Arts and Technology score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 72% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School of Arts and Technology 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 89Very Bikeable
  • 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

$157,866

Median home value

$1,401,800

Median rent

$3,050/mo

College educated

84.3%

Homeownership

39.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
37.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
High School for Law Advocacy and Community JusticeEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.0 mi449Compare →
Manhattan/hunter Science High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.0 mi439Compare →
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)Enrollment path unverified7.69–120.0 mi93Compare →
Urban Assembly School for Media StudiesEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.0 mi309Compare →

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 # 3

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#30 of 42
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.

High School of Arts and Technology is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High School of Arts and Technology

High School of Arts and Technology is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 416 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,102 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School of Arts and Technology

What grades does High School of Arts and Technology serve?

High School of Arts and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School of Arts and Technology?

High School of Arts and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Arts and Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at High School of Arts and Technology is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does High School of Arts and Technology rank in NY?

High School of Arts and Technology ranks #2,102 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School of Arts and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

High School of Arts and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 High School of Arts and Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School of Arts and Technology has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is High School of Arts and Technology a charter school?

No, High School of Arts and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High School of Arts and Technology a Title I school?

No, High School of Arts and Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School of Arts and Technology?

86.8% of students at High School of Arts and Technology 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
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.4%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 10023)
67,468
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
43.8
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 10023; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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