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Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

100 Amsterdam Avenue Manhattan, NY 10023
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100 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023
Upper West Side
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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 7 Above Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1699 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
99%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
95%
Above Average
Regents Science
95%
Above Average
Regents History
97%
Above Average
Regents Rate
97%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
99%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 291.8 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 97.0 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 93.3 / 100
Above Average
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More about Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

Population 2,605 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 96%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • French Language
  • Japanese Language and Culture
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Students have a daily program that includes both a multi-period conservatory studio block and a full college preparatory academic course load. The studio majors are: Dance
  • Drama
  • Instrumental Music
  • Technical Theatre
  • Visual Arts
  • and Vocal Music. Each studio has a four-year sequence of courses and opportunities for students to participate in performances and exhibitions. Students completing the studio requirements receive a special studio endorsement on their diploma. Honors courses are offered in all academic areas starting in the freshman year
  • leading to a full complement of Advanced Placement courses. Entering students excelling in academics are served by the selective Da Vinci Scholars Program
  • which features four years of research-oriented honors studies and enrichment activities in science
  • mathematics and the humanities.
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Art Exhibits
  • Drama Festivals
  • Orchestral and Vocal Concerts
  • Dance Programs
  • Annual Musical
  • School Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Student Government Organization
Clubs
  • Amnesty International
  • Anime
  • Aspira
  • Black Student Union
  • Chinese Student Association
  • Comic Book
  • Cult Classics
  • Fashion
  • Future Voters of America
  • Gay-Straight Alliance
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Independent Film
  • Jewish Union
  • Korean/Christian Fellowship
  • Literary Magazine
  • Murals
  • Newspaper
  • Random Acts of Kindness
  • Social Action
  • Yearbook
Academic Extracurriculars
  • National Honor Society
  • Debate Team
  • Mock Trial
  • Math Team
  • Moot Court
  • Science Outreach League
  • Model United Nations
  • DaVinci Scholars Program
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  • American Ballet Theater
  • Carnegie Hall
  • New York Philharmonic
  • New York City Opera
  • Drama Desk
  • Metropolitan Opera
  • Interschool Orchestras of New York
  • New York Youth Symphony
Hospital Partnerships
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
  • Skidmore College
  • Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
  • New York University School of Medicine
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Junior Achievement
  • Red Cross
  • United Nations Association
  • American Cancer Society
Corporate Partners
  • Holland &amp; Knight Law Firm
  • Sony Music
  • Warner Music Group
  • Capital Cities ABC
  • The Walt Disney Company
Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Gymnastics
  • Handball
  • Indoor Track
  • Outdoor Track
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
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