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Arts and Media Preparatory Academy

Public | 9-12 | 293 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 7, 2012

This school isn't as what people make it seem. It's a good school... Don't get me wrong but as a student I feel that we are just a small school that is not open. For one we don't have a Girls basketball team yet. We are getting one next year. We don't have other amazing activities like other schools. We also have a online grading system that makes our teachers lazy and forget to grade things.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 29, 2011

I agree that when this school first started in 2009, it may have left a little bit to be desired. However, it has been 2 years. Does anyone have an updated review? My children do not attend but find the parent coordinator, principal and assistant principal very attententive, helpful and knowledgeable. Would like to see current reviews as the old reviews doesn't do the school any justice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2009

This school needs a lot of work. I feel as a student I am not getting the education that i deserve.I feel as if I am in middle school. When i applied for this I thought it was an art school That also have lot of media and preparing you for college , but I was mistaken. I wish we could have art classes, music, cooking, and dances that would help us students to want to learn. Instead, we feel as if we are wasting our times. For those who really want an education we need classes that will stimulate us to learn.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

This school is great! If the other student feels like he was treated like an elementary student he was probably acting like one. We even have an advisory class where we set personal goals for ourselves and try to meet them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 3, 2009

this school is ridiculous. as a student here i feel like i am treated like an elementary student. this school leaves no room for personal growth, and the education level is very low.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 25, 2008

A caring small school, with great parent communication and a challenging curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

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Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

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U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students73%
Students with disabilities38%
General population83%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students41%
Students with disabilities13%
General population50%

Integrated Algebra

All Students46%
Students with disabilities19%
General population53%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students34%
Students with disabilities9%
General population42%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students48%
Students with disabilities27%
General population52%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

This school was not given a Progress Report Grade by the NYC Department of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 90% 19%
Hispanic 8% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 8%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 43%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 14%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 15%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 773-3908

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