Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts (03M415)

215 West 114 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026, Manhattan
Phone: 212-749-5800
Hours: 08:00am - 02:45pm
School Website: https://wadleigharts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M415/
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School Leader: Lisa Denerstein (ldenerstein@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lisa Blair (lblair9@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Justin Lopez (jlopez434@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Judith De Liriano (jdeliriano@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Yolanda Hendley Bagley (yhendley-bagley@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Melissa Stanton (mstanton2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a nurturing and unique environment which offers distinct programs that equally prepare students for college and career readiness as well as an Arts endorsed diploma. Our Performing and Visual Arts Program offers majors in: Dance, Theater Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and Visual Arts, which require individual auditions. Our varied internships and partnerships expose our students to careers and interests in both the performing and visual arts.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, Strong academic support for students with IEPs. Strong tutoring and academic intervention programs, 48 - 96 minute classes per day in arts discipline, Enrichment Programs, Internships with Arts Agencies and Partnerships with New York City's top arts and cultural institutions, Partnership with Columbia University

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Free After School, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships

School Features:

  • Audition Offered
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball
PSAL Team
Wadleigh Secondary School
Other Sports
Fitness, Step, Volleyball, Yoga
Clubs
Art Club, Cheerleading, Cosmetology Club, Film Club, Fitness Club, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Glee Club, My brother’s Keeper, My sister’s Keeper., Theater Club, Volleyball Club, Yoga Club
Art
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts offers students attending grades six through twelve the opportunity to compete academically as well as professionally in today's rapidly advancing 21st century. Our diverse instructional program immerses students in a curriculum that embraces classical tradition as well as contemporary artistic styles and genres. Wadleigh's professional preparation and rigorous college preparatory instruction engenders excellence in students studying drawing, painting, theater, dance, instrumental music, and vocal music. The Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the arts challenge students to expand their knowledge and creative skill sets. Students have the opportunity to receive a Chancellor's Endorsed Diploma in The Arts by passing the arts commencement exams. At Wadleigh, students collaborate with their peers, teachers, and industry leaders to create a balanced educational experience that celebrates innovation as well as artistic and academic achievement. Wadleigh provides a real-world understanding about the lives of professional artists as well as guidance regarding professional artistic career choices. Students partake in internships and obtain exposure in the art world through opportunities to perform and showcase their work. As a premier arts school in the Harlem community, equity and excellence are the foundation that drive strong instruction, nurture intellectual curiosity and support Wadleigh's all-encompassing Pedagogy of Love.
Program Details
Theater Arts(M26A)
Performing Arts

The Theater Arts program introduces students to the art of acting. Drama students will be exposed to a variety of techniques and tools in theater arts that will enhance their current level of proficiency. Students will study acting, directing, stage design and play-writing. In addition, students will participate in musical theater performances throughout the school year.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:12 / 25 (0.48)43 / 25 (1.72)27 / 25 (1.08)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 7 (0.29)8 / 7 (1.14)7 / 7 (1.00)
Rank Avg: 7.16
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
303
297
317
    Grade 12 Students
76
70
47
    Grade 11 Students
79
83
74
    Grade 10 Students
53
84
97
    Grade 9 Students
95
60
99
Avg. Class Size
20.2
20.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 9 / 4
0 / 16 / 43
0 / 30 / 12
Attendance %
86%
87%
87%
Graduation %
100%
100%
100%
College %
47%
59%
76%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
826 (130) / 128
0
956 (234) / 128
170
849 / 1488
82

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 
  69.14%
Academic Engagement 
  58.31%
Safety 
  71.50%
Bully Prevention 
  59.63%
Inclusivity 
  84.10%
Mental Support 
  62.22%
Environment 
  55.38%
Post-School Support 
  73.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.40%
School Satisfaction 
  79.00%
Student Behavior 
  72.75%
Student Support 
  90.10%
School Leadership 
  76.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  79.00%
Instructional Development 
  81.81%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.78%
Teacher Support 
  88.71%
Safety 
  92.33%
School Community 
  74.33%
School Leadership 
  87.88%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  96.67%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  64
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.59
College Aptitude
CCR
  45.20%
SAT Math
  414
SAT R/W
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.10%
4-Year College 56.40%
Unknown 29.50%

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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 25.60%
Female 74.40%
English Language Learners:
  4.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  87.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.40%
Black 40.60%
Hispanic 52.40%
White 2.30%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 34.20%
Hispanic 18.40%
White 34.20%
Other 13.20%

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
  21.10%
Students with SETSS
  3.60%
Students with ICT
  10.20%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  57
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  96.67%

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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services59 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS10 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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)
ELL Progress
  36

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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