Art and Design High School (02M630)

231-249 East 56 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-752-4340
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: http://www.artanddesignhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M630/
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School Leader: Maximillia Re Sugiura (mresugiura@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Janeen Johnson (jjohnson32@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Alexander Serrao (aserrao@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Deon Gaynor (dgaynor4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Luis Familia (lfamilia@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Art & Design prepares students for careers in the arts and beyond. Our CTE programs include Film/Video, Photography, Animation, Architectural and Graphic Design, Illustration, Fashion, and Cartooning. Our instruction positions students for acclaimed awards and scholarships and facilitates entry into choice colleges. Teachers develop curriculum collaboratively with industry partners and colleagues in higher education. We partner with major design and marketing firms (BBDO, WarnerMedia/HBO and Movement Strategy to name a few) that provide hands-on, practical applications of the visual arts in commercial settings.Students learn Adobe Suite and AutoCAD programs required for their field of study and achieve professional certification. We offer a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP), CUNY College Now courses, and electives based on student voice and interest. Students are engaged in hundreds of internship sites which align to the visual arts, civics, core disciplines, and personal vision for learning. Our mission is to prepare students for college and career readiness through hands on studio work and challenging academics.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Animation, Apparel Design, Architectural Design, Cartooning/Sequential Art, Commercial Photography, Film and Video Production, Graphic Design, Illustration

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Audition Offered
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE, Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Fencing, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Fitness, Step
Art
Art and Design is a vibrant school that offers hands-on training in commercial and digital arts including animation, architecture, cartooning, fashion, film, graphic design, illustration and photography. Students participate in paid internships in the industry and earn professional certifications in a range of skills, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and AutoCad to name a few. The school, which attracts diverse students from across the city, offers strong academics including advanced and college level courses as well as support for students needing extra help. Founded in 1936, Art and Design counts many prominent figures among its alumni including Tony Bennett, Harvey Fierstein, Calvin Klein, Art Spielgelman, Marc Jacobs, and Devon Rodriguez. Many of its teachers are working artists and the school's industry partners and network of loyal alumni provide a steady stream of internships and employment opportunities for students and graduates.
Program Details
Digital Arts(M60R)
Visual Art & Design

9th grade: Design Foundations. 10th grade: select CTE major from Animation, Digital Photography and Graphic Design. Technical assessment required for CTE certification. Upper grade students can apply for AP courses in Graphic Design. All digital portfolios are evaluated by industry professionals. Opportunities to learn from industry professionals during in class presentations and workshops. Visits to various design studios. Opportunities for job shadowing, mentorship and internships.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:457 / 106 (4.31)559 / 106 (5.27)
SWD applicants/seats:98 / 29 (3.38)111 / 29 (3.83)
Rank Avg: 4.13
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,481
1,464
1,510
    Grade 12 Students
363
326
364
    Grade 11 Students
364
400
351
    Grade 10 Students
370
359
396
    Grade 9 Students
384
379
399
Avg. Class Size
27.0
22.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
57 / 19 / 13
38 / 15 / 23
46 / 41 / 23
Attendance %
89%
89%
85%
Graduation %
95%
97%
93%
College %
74%
66%
72%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,594 (1,359) / 385
523
3,634 (1,547) / 385
493
3,221 / 385
461

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.29%
Academic Engagement 
  64.77%
Safety 
  82.13%
Bully Prevention 
  70.25%
Inclusivity 
  90.60%
Mental Support 
  69.22%
Environment 
  65.50%
Post-School Support 
  81.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.60%
School Satisfaction 
  76.17%
Student Behavior 
  67.25%
Student Support 
  87.71%
School Leadership 
  67.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.33%
Instructional Development 
  87.52%
Post-School Support 
  92.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.89%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  95.33%
School Community 
  75.67%
School Leadership 
  93.63%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  85.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  95.90%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  70
Impact Score
  0.73
Performance Score
  0.77
College Aptitude
CCR
  71.00%
SAT Math
  498
SAT R/W
  533
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.40%
4-Year College 58.10%
Other Postsecondary 3.50%
Unknown 18.00%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 30.80%
Female 68.90%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  0.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  47.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 9.50%
Black 13.20%
Hispanic 39.90%
White 28.60%
Other 8.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 14.40%
Black 15.50%
Hispanic 11.30%
White 56.70%
Other 2.10%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  13.10%
Students with SC
  2.00%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has some programs
  2.00%
Has no programs
  3.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  8.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  73
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  70
Regents Living Env.
  70
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.9
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  85.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services241 (96%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS10 (83%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class21 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services153 (92%)N/A (N/A)13 (8%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School34 (94%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  74
Regents Gl. Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  71
Regents Living Env.
  70
ELL Progress
  64

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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