THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION COMPANY SCHOOL

www.tapconyc.org

503 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Theatre Arts Production Company School (TAPCo), located in the Bronx, is a unique 6–12 secondary school that integrates rigorous academic study with a comprehensive performing arts curriculum. Unlike traditional schools, TAPCo operates on the philosophy that artistic expression is a vital component of intellectual development. Students are encouraged to pursue professional-level training in disciplines such as acting, dance, technical theatre, and vocal music, while simultaneously meeting or exceeding New York State’s high school graduation requirements.

The school is noted for its collaborative and creative environment, where the arts are used as a bridge to deepen students' engagement with core subjects like English, history, and science. By fostering a culture of performance and self-expression, TAPCo aims to prepare students not only for college and career readiness but also to develop their confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills. The program is designed to provide a supportive community that serves as a creative outlet for students while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and artistic discipline.

503

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION COMPANY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	348
Black	123
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
348 (69.3 %)
Black
123 (24.5 %)
Two or More
22 (4.4 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Phone:	(718)584-0832
Website:	http://www.tapconyc.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 49

Grade 9 116

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 66

Ungraded 1