Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
215 W 114th St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 3
3.7
3.0
395 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Ms. Daisy Fontanez
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
23
Reading
22
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
20%
State Average
20%
Math
35%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
119:1

Student Diversity

Female
70.3%
Male
29.7%
Hispanic
49.9%
Black
41.1%
Two or more races
4%
White
2.3%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#24 Best HS for the Arts 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.
New York University 88 Students
Pace University 73 Students
CUNY Hunter College 66 Students
Stony Brook University 56 Students
Syracuse University 56 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 51 Students
Howard University 50 Students
Temple University 46 Students
Clark Atlanta University 43 Students
Fordham University 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 64 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Dance 36 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 25 Students
Music Performance 20 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 20 Students
Visual and Performing Arts 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 93 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/27/2024
It is an okay school, but not necessarily the best if you're seriously interested in the band. Maybe it'll be better next year but for now there's only 4 students. I don't know why they closed off the applications for the band/instrumental students, it does irk me as someone who's seriously interested in music. It is fun to learn, but not really good if you're serious. The people there confuse me too and the education ain't that good.
4.0 Alum
9/11/2024
Best high school experience ever! We managed to make it through quarantine and even after Covid we made it through. Amazing teachers who actually care about you! Amazing cheerleading and basketball ball team !! All sports are amazing ! Loved all the arts !! Especially the best theater teacher ever!! All the talent shows, pep rally's and school shows were very entertaining and fun! I met my closest home girls here and 5 years later we are still friends. If I could go back I would!!
3.0 Senior
3/30/2023
I've been in Wadleigh since 6th grade and the best thing about the school are the arts programs. The school is on 114 so safety is horrible but the diversity is grest.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/10/2022
It’s a good school, definitely would recommend sending your child here
1.0 other
6/18/2013
This is the worst school in New york city. Although the teachers are nice and work as hard as they can, this is not a safe school to go to. The students are very rude and mean, they don't have respect for anyone. Lots of nasty things happen during breaks and lunch. If you are interested in applying...

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Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 3 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 395 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $950,834. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, Harlem Link Charter School, P.S. 30 - Wilton, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

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