School Overview
Gramercy Arts High School, located in the historic neighborhood of Gramercy Park in Manhattan, is a specialized public high school dedicated to integrating rigorous academics with intensive arts education. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is designed for students with a passion for the creative arts, offering specialized programs in areas such as dance, theater, instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts. The curriculum is structured to prepare students for both collegiate success and professional pathways in the arts, encouraging them to develop their creative voices alongside their mastery of traditional core subjects.

Beyond its artistic focus, the school provides a supportive community environment that leverages its central location in New York City to offer students unique opportunities, such as partnerships with local cultural institutions and exposure to the city’s vibrant arts scene. By maintaining a balance between high-level performance training and a standard academic load, Gramercy Arts aims to foster critical thinking, discipline, and cultural awareness. It is a popular choice for students looking to immerse themselves in a high-energy creative atmosphere while working toward a Regents diploma.
420
Total Students
34.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White55
Hispanic219
Black109
Asian22
Two or More11
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    219 (52.3%)
  • Black
    109 (26.0%)
  • White
    55 (13.1%)
  • Asian
    22 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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 # 2
Phone: (212)253-7076
Website: http://gramercyhs.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 9 87
Grade 10 132
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 987
Grade 10132
Grade 1190
Grade 12111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31174%
Male10825.7%
Not Specified10.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)