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.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%
Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available, CLEP EXAMS, Diploma Endorsements Available, AP Courses Available
Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation
School Features:
Audition Offered
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
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.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts
This program offers students the opportunity to study dance technique, composition, theory, history, and anatomy and physiology. The dance program exposes students to the fields of modern, ballet, tap, Afro-Caribbean, and jazz; as well as Pilates and Zena Rommett Floor Bar. Dance students participate in school performances throughout the school year and partner with several of our renowned partnerships.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Visual Art & Design
This program offers students an introduction to the fundamental concepts of art. Students will explore elements of art and design through a variety of 2D and 3D media: drawing, painting, collage-making, watercolor, and computer graphics. Students will also have the opportunity to take electives in photography, ceramics, and AP Studio Art. Student art work is displayed at the Museum of Modern Art, Harlem State Office Building, Cooper Hewitt Museum, and Colgate Palmolive Headquarters.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts
The instrumental music program offers a comprehensive musical education, focusing on theory, history, and instrumental techniques across various genres including jazz, Latin, and classical. Through concert band, students continuously build skills, learning to perform effectively, express themselves musically, and collaborate in ensemble settings. By combining music theory knowledge with instrumental practice, students develop their musicianship while tackling progressively challenging repertoire. This program not only enhances musical abilities but also fosters important life skills such as discipline and teamwork.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 9 / 15 (0.60) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 6 / 5 (1.20) |
Rank Avg:  |
Performing Arts
This program exposes students to music theory, history, and voice techniques. Students perform in a variety of genres: classical, jazz, Broadway, gospel, and popular music. The Wadleigh Chamber Choir has performed at: Carnegie Hall, Apollo Theater, Barclay Center, Riverside Church, National Chorale Festival, Manhattan Borough Arts Festival, Songs of Solomon Gospel Choir, NYC All-City Chorus, NYC Summer Arts Institute, Metropolitan Opera, National Chorale, and Lincoln Center Jazz.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 56.40%
Unknown 29.50%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 74.40%
Black 40.60%
Hispanic 52.40%
White 2.30%
Other 3.30%
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)
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 | 50 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | 13 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 43 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 51 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (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
ELL Performance (2023-24)
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
