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City College Academy of the Arts

4600 Broadway Manhattan, NY 10040
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4600 Broadway
Manhattan, NY 10040
Washington Heights
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Teacher Data Reports for City College Academy of the Arts

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 50%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 50%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance7 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 8 Above Average
  • Diversity 1 Below Average
7/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
Regents English
84%
Average
Regents Mathematics
90%
Above Average
Regents Science
85%
Above Average
Regents History
90%
Above Average
6th Grade English 666 / 800
Above Average
6th Grade Math 694 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 664 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 685 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 660 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 700 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade Science 73 / 100
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
88%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 226.4 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 90.3 / 100
Above Average
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More about City College Academy of the Arts

Population 586 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 95%
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • College level courses offered for credit in the 9th grade
  • Saturday and Holiday Academic Enrichment Academies
  • Student Council
Clubs
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Singing
  • Strings
  • Dance
  • Arts Exploration
  • Exploring Da Heights
  • Technology Art
  • Web Design
  • Leadership
  • Lang Science
  • Newspaper
  • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
  • Skittles
  • Rock Band
  • Fitness
  • Orchestra
  • Cooking
  • Chess
  • Art
  • Glee
  • Spirit Committee
  • Hip-Hop
  • Salsa
  • Anime
Academic Extracurriculars
  • School Newspaper
  • The Lang Program
  • ELA and Math Tutorials
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Aaron Davis Hall
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Theatre Development Fund
  • Jazz at Lincoln Center
  • Uptown Dance Academy
  • ABADA-Capoeira New York City
Higher Education Partnerships
  • The City College of New York
  • The City University of New York (CUNY) - Early College Initiative
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Christodora
  • The Lang Program
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Community Organization Partners
  • Children's Aid Society
Sports
  • We plan to offer sports based on student interest.
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