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PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

328 W 48TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0612Non-Charter
532
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
6% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 532 students in grades 06–12 in NEW YORK, New York.
14.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
36% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a mixed economic student body (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades 06–12 with 532 students. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

532
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0612) are served by this school
Gender Distribution128 male · 404 female
24%
76%
Male 24%Female 76%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 194 students
Student Composition
37%
25%
19%
12%
Asian6%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black19%
Multiracial12%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360007701723

Academic Outcomes at PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location
CountyNew York County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (212)247-8652
NCES ID: 360007701723
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
328 W 48TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.