School Name
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Url
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Overview Paragraph
We are a family friendly, dual-mission high school providing talented students CITYWIDE with a strong curriculum in both their academic subjects, as well as fine arts, drama, dance, vocal music, band, and orchestral music. Along with their artistic studies, students are prepared for high academic achievement through college preparatory and Advanced Placement courses. Students are provided with multiple daily studio classes in their talent area, designed to prepare them for top fine arts and performing arts colleges and help them develop the discipline to be well-rounded students and future professionals. Situated in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, we offer the opportunity to access the rich cultural vibrancy of the Brooklyn arts community.
Academicopportunities1
AP Courses: Capstone, Chemistry, English Language & Literature, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Psychology, Statistics, US and World History
Academicopportunities2
Our Fine Arts studio includes Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art, Photoshop, Ceramics, College Portfolio Preparation, Elective Arts, Multimedia
Academicopportunities3
Our Dance studio offers rigorous training in Ballet, Jazz and Modern Technique, Pointe, Dance History, and Choreography with renowned professionals.
Academicopportunities4
Our Drama studio offers Musical Theater, Play Production, Tech Theater, Voice and Diction, and Theater History; TDF Open Doors and Exploring the Arts.
Academicopportunities5
Our music studios include NYSSMA Award winning Concert Band, Jazz Band, two Orchestras, and three Choirs. Also, Music Theory and Digital Music Lab.
Language Classes
French, Mandarin, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP Seminar, AP English Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP Human Geography, AP Research, AP Environmental Science, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, AP Psychology
Neighborhood
DUMBO-Downtown Brooklyn
Location
345 Dean Street, Brooklyn NY 11217 (40.683951,-73.980266)
Phone Number
718-855-2412
School Email
enrollment@brooklynartshs.nyc
Website
http://www.brooklynartshs.nyc/
Sqr Website
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Subway
2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center; A to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; C to Lafayette Ave; G to Fulton St
Bus
B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67
Freshmanschedule
8:30am-3:20pm
Addtl Info1
10th Grade Seats Available,College Trips,Extended Day Tutoring,Internships Available,Online Grading System,Orientation,Summer Bridge,Summer Internships,Weekend Programs
Extracurricular Activities
Badminton, Moth, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Caribbean Heritage, Jewelry and Beading, Fencing, Anime, Natural Hair Club, West Wing/Newspaper, Chess, Podcast , Thespian Society, Gaming, World Language Honor, Society, Step Team, Green Team, Soccer Club, Improv Club, k-Pop
Psal Sports Girls
Volleyball
School Sports
Soccer, Running
Graduation Rate
0.91000003
Attendance Rate
0.88999999
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.85000002
College Career Rate
0.68000001
School Accessibility
Partially Accessible
Program2
Instrumental Music
Interest1
Visual Art & Design
Interest2
Performing Arts
Interest3
Performing Arts
Interest4
Performing Arts
Interest5
Performing Arts
Prgdesc1
The Visual Arts Studio is a rigorous four year curriculum that develops the student's technical abilities, critical-thinking skills and personal voice. Students have received honors like the Scholastic Art Awards, exhibition awards at the MOMA, admission to pre-college programs at local schools and scholarships for college. Courses include Foundational Art, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Advanced Gallery, and Senior Portfolio Preparation, as well as Digital Art and Design.
Prgdesc2
Students pursue a rigorous program of solo and ensemble playing as well as studying basic music theory and music history. Students have the opportunity to work closely with top professional musicians in the New York scene through our various partnerships. Classical, contemporary and "pop" literature, as well as world music, is studied and performed. Offerings include String Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Guitar, and Digital Music, as well as Music Theory and Composition courses.
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The studio offers dance students the opportunity to develop skills in professional venues with professional teaching artists. Students gain performance skills and understanding of the techniques of Lester Horton and Martha Graham. Students develop their talents in classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance. Technique classes include ballet, modern, and jazz. Two years of specialty classes in choreography, composition, pointe, college portfolio, and audition classes are offered as well.
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The Vocal Studio is an intensive study of music theory, vocal production and performance, and utilizes a repertoire that includes classical, jazz, gospel, contemporary, and folk. We offer multiple levels of choir, exploring all styles from traditional choral greats to pop music of today. Choirs perform regularly at professional venues throughout New York City. The Select Choir studies and performs NYSSMA level five or six pieces, and participates annually in the NYSSMA competition.
Prgdesc5
The studio provides theater students with rigorous, differentiated and sequential high quality theater training in order to reach their full potential in college and careers in theater and other fields. Daily classes are provided by professional theater artists. Students have the opportunity to explore a vast spectrum of theater work, including acting, voice and diction, movement, theater history, set design, directing and creating original work. Students perform on Broadway stages citywide.
Auditioninformation1
Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check school's website for examples.
Auditioninformation2
Beginners are welcome. You may audition on more than one instrument. Perform a prepared solo selection. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, tuba, double bass, harp, percussion and guitar amplifiers, which are provided by the school). Audition includes on-site music tasks (may include singing back melodic patterns, tapping back rhythmic patterns, play selected scales, or completing a sight reading, music theory or improvisation task.
Auditioninformation3
Participate in both a ballet class and a modern dance class. Applicants must wear ballet shoes and fitted black dance attire. A brief exam will be given to determine their level of dance knowledge.
Auditioninformation4
Perform a song without accompaniment. Audition includes on-site music tasks (e.g., sing back melodic patterns, sight reading, and tap back rhythmic patterns).
Auditioninformation5
Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement. Theater technology students may bring a set design model.
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9
Grade9geapplicantsperseat2
5
Grade9geapplicantsperseat3
11
Grade9geapplicantsperseat4
8
Grade9geapplicantsperseat5
9
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat1
12
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat2
6
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat3
10
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat4
11
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat5
8
Admissionspriority11
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents for up to 50% of the seats
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Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority12
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents for up to 50% of the seats
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Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority13
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents for up to 50% of the seats
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Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority14
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents for up to 50% of the seats
Admissionspriority24
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority15
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents for up to 50% of the seats
Admissionspriority25
Then to New York City residents
Primary Address Line 1
345 Dean Street
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DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill