Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Gramercy Arts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gramercy Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Gramercy Arts High School's student population of 511 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Gramercy Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gramercy Arts High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2580 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
51%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gramercy Arts High School's ranking?
Gramercy Arts High School is ranked #2580 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gramercy Arts High School often compared to?
Gramercy Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Art And Design High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gramercy Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Gramercy Arts High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gramercy Arts High School?
511 students attend Gramercy Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gramercy Arts High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gramercy Arts High School?
Gramercy Arts High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gramercy Arts High School offer ?
Gramercy Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gramercy Arts High School part of?
Gramercy Arts High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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