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Professional Performing Arts High School

328 W 48TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10036

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 246 of 1544 in New York

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Professional Performing Arts High School

328 W 48TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10036

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 246 of 1544 in New York

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About Professional Performing Arts High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 92% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
515
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 38.25%
Asian 5.83%
Hispanic 29.32%
Black 21.94%
Two+ Races 4.47%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
38.25%
Asian
5.83%
Hispanic
29.32%
Black
21.94%
Two+ Races
4.47%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 515
75.15%
387 Female
24.85%
128 Male

Student Population

515 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

544 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Professional Performing Arts High School Contact Information

Address

328 W 48TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10036

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Phone

(212) 247-8652

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students from the Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) recently wowed audiences with a critically-acclaimed production of a contemporary musical, performed in their black box theater with new, professional-grade lighting and sound equipment. The school's vocal department has launched a new series of exclusive masterclasses with working Broadway performers, offering students the opportunity to get direct feedback from the industry and network. Several PPAS film students were recognized in a city-wide competition for their original short documentaries produced in the school’s upgraded digital media lab.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Professional Performing Arts High School?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Professional Performing Arts High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Professional Performing Arts High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Professional Performing Arts High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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