Gotham Professional Arts Academy

561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Gotham Professional Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-59%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gotham Professional Arts Academy's student population of 243 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
243 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(20-21)
≥50%
55%
(20-21)
40-59%
62%
(20-21)
<50%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Asian
1%
10%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Hispanic
24%
30%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Black
71%
15%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
White
2%
40%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
≥90%
87%
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
243 students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gotham Professional Arts Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gotham Professional Arts Academy offer ?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gotham Professional Arts Academy part of?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Gotham Professional Arts Academy located?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-59%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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