HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 504 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY**, located at 122 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, is a specialized secondary school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on creative and technical disciplines. Situated in the heart of New York City’s cultural district near Lincoln Center, the school leverages its prime location to provide students with unique opportunities to engage with the city’s vibrant arts and technology sectors. Its educational philosophy centers on preparing students for higher education and professional careers by fostering both critical thinking skills and hands-on technical proficiency.

The school is known for cultivating a supportive and diverse learning environment that encourages self-expression and innovation. Through its interdisciplinary approach, students are often challenged to merge traditional academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and the humanities—with artistic inquiry and technological application. By offering a blend of creative arts education and modern technical training, the HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY aims to equip its students with the versatility and problem-solving abilities necessary to navigate and succeed in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven global economy.

For more information, contact HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY at (212) 501-1198 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

122 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10023-6407
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HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 504 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
504
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 504 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.0%
Black or African American
34.1%
Asian
5.0%
White
2.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
34.7%
Male
65.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.