Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (02M408)

328 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-247-8652
Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm
School Website: http://www.ppasnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M408/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Leah Dyer (ldyer@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Teresa Alschuler Gindi (talschulergindi@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Raven Osborne (rosborn4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kathyanne Davis (kdavis27@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Raven Osborne (rosborn4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Located in the heart of Manhattan's theater district, this small, personalized school partners with top-rated New York City Arts organizations to provide professional-level training in the performing arts and a competitive academic program. Recognized for our unique arts instruction, we attract master performers and industry players that help guide our students toward the most competitive colleges and conservatories. Our special relationships with local organizations provide access to some of the most modern training facilities in New York City. Our unique combination of arts and academics provides an engaging school environment that recognizes that students excel in all areas when provided with programs that recognize their passions.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

Audition Offered
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 Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Languages Offered

Spanish

Diploma Endorsements

Arts

Boys PSAL Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball

Girls PSAL Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Co-ed PSAL Sports

Stunt

Clubs

Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Art

The mission of Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) is to provide professional performing arts instruction to all students in grades six through twelve in a variety of disciplines. Students are also provided a rigorous academic curriculum that will lead to exceptional higher education choices that include, but are not limited to, top performing arts colleges and conservatories. The performing arts curriculum offers all students a unique opportunity to study the arts in a professional environment. Professional artists offer training to meet the performing arts learning needs of students who are passionate about the arts and committed to the study of the arts. High school students major in professional studios in dance, drama, musical theater, vocal music, and film (11th and 12th grades.). Middle school students participate in a variety of performing arts classes to increase their exposure to various types of performing art forms. These classes include acting, dance, vocal, and music appreciation. PPAS has a unique programming structure; our school partners with professional arts organizations that provide top quality instruction in professional settings. Students take classes in site-specific high caliber studios, which include off-Broadway theaters, concert halls, and ballet and tap dance studios. Students present concerts, plays, and other productions throughout the school year, both in-house and in premier performance spaces across New York City.

Programs

Musical Theater(M81H)
Performing Arts

In partnership with Rosie's Theater Kids, students receive pre-conservatory training in vocal music, dance, and acting. All first and second year students participate in an annual musical theater concert. All third and fourth year students perform in an end-of-year main-stage musical production. Audition Location: Maravel Arts Center, 445 W 45th Street.

Method:

Audition

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

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	82 / 26 (3.15)	72 / 24 (3.00)
SWD applicants/seats:	12 / 7 (1.71)	17 / 6 (2.83)
Rank Avg:	4.81
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

Drama(M81J)
Performing Arts

In partnership with a professional theater program that focuses on targeted actor development, engagement and growth. Students take daily pre-conservatory-style class in acting, movement, voice & speech and theater studies. Each grade also participates in supplementary performance projects including acting productions and student-created work. Goal is to develop exemplary artists who are prepared to perform and apply their strong skills in all areas of learning. In person audition location: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street.

Method:

Audition

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

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	116 / 24 (4.83)	117 / 24 (4.88)
SWD applicants/seats:	17 / 7 (2.43)	21 / 6 (3.50)
Rank Avg:	5.23
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

Classical Vocal Music(M81K)
Performing Arts

In partnership with National Chorale, students attend conservatory classes in vocal technique, sight reading, musicianship, ear training, and ensemble singing. Students study an extensive vocal repertory, music history, theory, performance technique, and movement for singers. Students participate in ensemble and solo performances throughout the year. Audition Location: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street.

Method:

Audition

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

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	53 / 24 (2.21)	59 / 24 (2.46)
SWD applicants/seats:	7 / 6 (1.17)	10 / 6 (1.67)
Rank Avg:	5.76
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

Dance(M81N)
Performing Arts

In partnership with the Ailey School, students follow a course of study with a foundation in ballet and classes in Horton technique, modern (Graham-based) jazz, and West African dance. Audition Location: The Ailey School, 405 West 55th Street.

Method:

Audition

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

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	141 / 27 (5.22)	137 / 27 (5.07)
SWD applicants/seats:	16 / 7 (2.29)	24 / 7 (3.43)
Rank Avg:	4.71
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

School Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2023-24

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

436

445

464

Grade 12 Students

114

111

114

Grade 11 Students

117

116

112

Grade 10 Students

112

123

Grade 9 Students

110

106

115

Avg. Class Size

24.0

25.2

Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD

0 / 0 / 0

0 / 11 / 2

0 / 0 / 0

Attendance %

89%

90%

91%

Graduation %

98%

100%

99%

College %

71%

73%

68%

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

1,255 (378) / 128
180

1,160 (394) / 124
177

1,238 / 1248
165

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

73.86%

Academic Engagement

59.31%

Safety

71.38%

Bully Prevention

62.88%

Inclusivity

82.40%

Mental Support

63.22%

Environment

54.75%

Post-School Support

68.11%

Teacher Responses

Academic Rigor

79.80%

School Satisfaction

81.00%

Student Behavior

65.88%

Student Support

87.10%

School Leadership

80.46%

Instructional Clarity

75.33%

Instructional Development

82.56%

Post-School Support

89.83%

Family Responses

Education

76.22%

Teacher Support

72.86%

Safety

86.67%

School Community

70.22%

School Leadership

76.75%

Post-School Support

80.00%

IEP Support

68.00%

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

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

99.10%

CC Regents

Non-CC Regents

Impact Score

0.6

Performance Score

0.69

College Aptitude

CCR

69.00%

SAT Math

502

SAT R/W

552

Postsecondary

2-Year College 2.70%
4-Year College 73.60%
Unknown 23.70%

School Demographics (2023-24)

Student Population:

Male 24.60%
Female 75.40%

English Language Learners:

0.90%

Students with Disabilities:

20.90%

Economic Need Index:

48.50%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 5.60%
Black 21.40%
Hispanic 30.30%
White 37.20%
Other 5.50%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Asian 14.70%
Black 14.70%
White 67.60%
Other 3.00%

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

19.50%

Students with SETSS

0.00%

Students with ICT

13.50%

Students with SC

0.20%

Has all programs

89.00%

Has all services

82.00%

Has some services

0.00%

Has no services

18.00%

IEP Student Performance

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

100

IEP Movement

Needs Improvement

IEP Support

68.00%

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)

Program	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services	92 (91%)	9 (9%)	0 (0%)
SETSS	<=5 (?)	0 (0%)	<=5 (?)
Special Class	0 (0%)	<=5 (100%)	0 (0%)

Service	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Counseling Services	36 (86%)	N/A (N/A)	6 (14%)
Occupational Therapy	<=5 (25%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (75%)
Speech-Language Therapy	>5 (88%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (13%)

Transportation	Number Receiving
Curb to School	12 (100%)
Stop to School	0 (0%)
Unassigned	0 (0%)

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

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