Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language (02M427)

111 East 33Rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10016, Manhattan
Phone: 212-576-0502
Hours: 08:30am - 03:10pm
School Website: https://www.maalnyc.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M427/
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School Leader: Siv Boletsis (sbolets@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Fe Cardi Garcia (ecardi@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Katherine Rojas (krojas@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Katherine Rojas (krojas@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Nora Batho (nbatho@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Language prepares students for a successful future by offering strong academic experiences including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, early college experiences and College and Career Readiness opportunities in a nurturing, small school setting. We embrace students from all over the world and motivate them by balancing rigorous instruction with individualized attention. In addition, we infuse the arts in our classes and offer a varied arts program.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 72%

Academic Highlights: College Now, SAT Classes,Diploma Endorsements: NYS Seal of Biliteracy., English Language Learner Program, STEAM Courses, Advanced Placement Courses: AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP World History, Language Courses: French, Spanish

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Health Center, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
Art Club, Arts and Crafts Club, Chess Club, Dance Club, Knitting Club, School Newspaper, Soccer Club, Yearbook
Art
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Language opened in 2010, welcoming all Multilingual Learners (MLL) and heritage students. We believe that students excel when given a rigorous academic education and meaningful support to develop the whole student, which includes arts education. Staff members are encouraged to incorporate their passion for the arts in the classroom and school leadership seeks arts opportunities for students at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Language.
Programs
Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language(A22A)
Science & Math

Students have the choice of either a Freestanding ESL Program or a TBE in Spanish. Intensive ESL and ELA is provided for all students. Global History and Native Language Arts are linked for TBE students. Accelerated students have opportunities to take the Geometry CC, Algebra II CC and Pre-Calculus. MAAL students take AP courses and College Now at Hunter and Baruch Colleges. Students have the opportunity to play a string instrument.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:67 / 85 (0.79)43 / 85 (0.51)
SWD applicants/seats:5 / 23 (0.22)2 / 23 (0.09)
Rank Avg: 5.95
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
302
248
194
    Grade 12 Students
31
45
39
    Grade 11 Students
52
39
50
    Grade 10 Students
105
61
39
    Grade 9 Students
114
103
66
Avg. Class Size
22.2
17.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
8 / 30 / 1
6 / 16 / 3
8 / 14 / 0
Attendance %
75%
83%
82%
Graduation %
90%
92%
66%
College %
34%
32%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
389 (72) / 108
49
265 (45) / 108
28
304 / 108
13

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 
  77.00%
Academic Engagement 
  74.31%
Safety 
  70.88%
Bully Prevention 
  62.00%
Inclusivity 
  87.90%
Mental Support 
  74.11%
Environment 
  73.25%
Post-School Support 
  79.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.80%
School Satisfaction 
  94.17%
Student Behavior 
  70.63%
Student Support 
  96.43%
School Leadership 
  95.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.33%
Instructional Development 
  94.55%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  84.83%
Teacher Support 
  78.71%
Safety 
  84.67%
School Community 
  78.00%
School Leadership 
  90.38%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%

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. %
  87.50%
CC Regents
  52
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.54
Performance Score
  0.43
College Aptitude
CCR
  45.80%
SAT Math
  389
SAT R/W
  408
Postsecondary
2-Year College 36.50%
4-Year College 23.10%
Unknown 40.40%

View Full Academic Data:

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 49.30%
Female 50.70%
English Language Learners:
  80.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  4.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.30%
Black 3.00%
Hispanic 94.00%
White 2.30%
Other 0.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 45.50%
White 31.80%
Other 22.70%

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
  4.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  3.30%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  77.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance

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 Services9 (75%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (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)
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90
ELL Progress
  81

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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