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City College Academy of the Arts

Public | 6-11 | 586 students

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Posted March 24, 2010

The communication between the administration and parents is awful. The administration never plans ahead. They inform parents of activities at the last minute. They tell you one thing at the beginning of the school year and end up doing something entirely different in the middle of the year. Parents have addressed this situation w/ the principal and she seems to be in total denial. We will keep pressing for the administration to create an academic calendar and stick to the actual dates and planned events.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

I love City College of the Arts because the principal, Dr. Drysdale is very welcoming. She works closely with the students to enable them to succeed in all areas. The teachers are also devoted.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

This school gives alot of opportunities and leading kids to a better life and i love it
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2009

The school is devoted to the excellence of education. They care about their children as individuals. I am happy that my son is attending a school that is focused in the preparation of higher learning for all their children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

this school is the best school on New York
—Submitted by a student


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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Earth Science

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Global History and Geography

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
Integrated Algebra

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
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 Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students84%
Students with disabilities50%
General population89%

French

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

Geometry

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students82%
Students with disabilities40%
General population87%

Integrated Algebra

All Students83%
Students with disabilities54%
General population90%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students98%
Students with disabilities90%
General population99%

Physics

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students97%
Students with disabilities77%
General population100%
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

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the middle school level.

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
Hispanic 92% 21%
Black 5% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 18%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 45%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 25%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 25%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
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Phone: (212) 567-3164

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