P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology

P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology

Public High School | Grade 9-12
350 67th St,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 20
3.9
3.9
1,280 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Xhenete Shepard
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
26.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
60.6%
Female
39.4%
Hispanic
46.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.9%
White
18.1%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#94 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Hunter College 210 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 200 Students
New York University 182 Students
Stony Brook University 135 Students
CUNY Baruch College 118 Students
Columbia University 84 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 83 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 81 Students
Boston University 76 Students
CUNY College of Staten Island 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 91 Students
Business 68 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 56 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Finance 39 Students
Accounting 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Computer Software Engineering 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 260 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/28/2025
The school has wonderful staffs who genuinely cares about you and it doesn't have that bad if an environment.
3.0 Senior
10/19/2023
It is a pretty small school but offers a lot of aps, the teachers don't give much homework and are pretty laid back.
5.0 Alum
6/1/2023
Everyone at this school was highly supportive and due to the size of the classes, everyone knew each other. The teachers were all highly passionate that displayed a love for their students. Additionally, the college office is top notch and it is integrated very early the resources for college help.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/31/2025
HSTAT gives way too much work to students toward the end of the marking period. Many classes, even ones that don’t have a Regents exam, pile on assignments and tests without thinking about the extra pressure this puts on students. With Regents exams coming up, students should be given time to study...
5.0 parent
11/2/2023
Very good High school. Safe, clean, and teachers and stuff members are so nice. I'm so happy that my child goes to this high school.
2.0 student
1/13/2023
I am currently in my senior year right now and I do not recommend the school to anyone. Not many universities really look at the school. The school is very stressful, mentally with academic throughout the four years going to the school. I highly recommend you to not take sustainability because the t...
4.0 parent
11/14/2019
FIVE STARS. MANAGEMENT IN THIS SCHOOL IS WAY ABOVE AVERAGE. THE COUNSELORS ARE EXCELLENT AND SO CARINNG.

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P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 20 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,280 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $1,284,859. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 371 - Lillian L. Rashkis, Fort Hamilton High School, West Brooklyn Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 485 High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology.

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