School Name
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Overview Paragraph
in all five categories.
Academicopportunities1
Advanced Placement courses including: AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP Literature, AP US History, and AP Biology to name a few.
Academicopportunities2
Fine Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Digital Arts/Photoshop, Ceramics, College Portfolio Preparation, Art as Elective
Academicopportunities3
Dance: Ballet, Jazz and Modern Technique, Pointe, Dance History, Choreography
Academicopportunities4
Drama: Musical Theater, Play Production, Set Design, Creative Writing; We are a TDF Open Doors school and an Exploring the Arts Partner school.
Academicopportunities5
Award winning Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Choirs, as well as Music Theory and Digital Music Lab.
Ell Programs
English as a New Language
Language Classes
French, Mandarin, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History
Neighborhood
DUMBO-Downtown Brooklyn
Location
345 Dean Street, Brooklyn NY 11217(40.683951, -73.980266)
Phone Number
718-855-2412
School Email
frank.proudfoot@brooklynartshs.nyc
Website
brooklynartshs.nyc
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
Addtl Info1
College Trips; Internships; Online Grading System; Student Parent Orientation; Summer Bridge Program; Summer Internships; Summer Orientation
Extracurricular Activities
Anime, Ceramics, Cheerleading, Cosmetology, Debate Team, Gallery, Gospel Choir, Lamplighters Theater, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Physical Fitness, Poetry, School Leadership Team, Step Team, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Tri-M Music Honor Society, University Partnerships, Yearbook Committee
Psal Sports Boys
Basketball
Psal Sports Girls
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
School Sports
Weight Training, Yoga
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.56
School Accessibility Description
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Prgdesc1
Visual Art courses including: Foundational Art, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Senior Portfolio Preparation, as well as courses in digital art and design.
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Intensive program which will develop the student's technique, creativity, and expression while teaching the musical literature of the classical and popular genres of western culture. Instrumental offerings include String Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Guitar, and Digital Music, as well as Music Theory and Composition courses.
Prgdesc3
Technique classes in ballet, modern, and jazz; Two years of specialty classes in choreography, composition, and pointe. College portfolio- and audition-based classes are offered as well.
Prgdesc4
Intensive study of music theory, vocal production and performance, and a repertoire that includes classical, jazz, gospel, and folk. We offer multiple levels of choir, exploring all styles from traditional choral greats to pop music of today.
Prgdesc5
Students will 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 will also have an opportunity to perform in our Award-Winning drama productions, and our wonderful Musical Theater program.
Offer Rate1
-100% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate2
-88% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate3
-98% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate4
-96% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate5
-100% of offers went to this group
Program2
Instrumental Music
Program5
Acting/Theater Arts
Interest1
Visual Art & Design
Interest2
Performing Arts
Interest3
Performing Arts
Interest4
Performing Arts
Interest5
Performing Arts
Grade9geapplicantsperseat1
7
Grade9geapplicantsperseat2
2
Grade9geapplicantsperseat3
6
Grade9geapplicantsperseat4
6
Grade9geapplicantsperseat5
4
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat1
6
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat2
1
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat3
4
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat4
3
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat5
2
Admissionspriority11
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
Admissionspriority21
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority12
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
Admissionspriority22
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority13
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
Admissionspriority23
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority14
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
Admissionspriority24
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority15
Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
Admissionspriority25
Then to New York City residents
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 onsite 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 onsite music tasks (e.g. sing back melodic patterns 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.
Primary Address Line 1
345 Dean Street
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DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill