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High School of Graphic Communication Arts

439 West 49 Th Street Manhattan, NY 10019
310200011625
439 West 49 Th Street
Manhattan, NY 10019
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  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 1 Below Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
4/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1153 / 2400
Average
Regents English
62%
Average
Regents Mathematics
36%
Below Average
Regents Science
50%
Average
Regents History
51%
Average
Regents Rate
44%
Average
10-Credit Rate
70%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 126.1 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 40.2 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 29.3 / 100
Below Average
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More about High School of Graphic Communication Arts

Population 1,433 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 F
Avg. Attendance Rate 75%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Language and Composition
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Saturday Academy
  • College Now
  • Upward Bound
  • Homework Help and Tutoring
  • Digital Photography
  • Photo Studio
  • Video Production
  • Web Design
  • Mentoring and Apprenticeship
  • Educational Talent Search
  • Literary Magazine "Open Minds
  • " Sports and Arts Foundation
  • Community Association of Progressive Dominicans
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Screen Printing
  • Black and White Photography
  • Heidelberg Print Club
  • Animation
  • Opening Act Theatre
  • Producers Project
  • Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC)
  • Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
  • SPARK
  • Students Who Shine
Clubs
  • Cheerleading
  • STEP Team
  • Weight Training
  • Yearbook
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Transition to College
  • Music Performance
  • Black and White Photography
  • Community Service
  • Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
  • ESL Film
  • Opening Act
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Moot Court
  • Mock Trial
  • Debate Team
  • School Newspaper
  • National Honor Society
  • Desktop Publishing
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • The Jewish Museum
  • Harlem Live
  • Manhattan Neighborhood Network
  • Lena Jang Photography
Hospital Partnerships
  • Ryan/Chelsea-Clinton Community Health Center
  • St. Vincent's Hospital
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • John Jay College
  • New York City College of Technology
  • Lehman College
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Work Study Program
  • Floating the Apple
  • Justice Resource Center
Other Partnerships
  • Lithographers Union Local One
  • Graphic Advisory Commission
Community Organization Partners
  • Midtown Community Court
  • Association of Progressive Dominicans
  • Navy League of the United States
  • Floating the Apple
  • Veteran's Organizations
Corporate Partners
  • Kirkpatrick &amp; Lockhart
  • Graphic Advisory Commission
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