At a glance
Reported students
219
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Gotham Professional Arts Academy: 219 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 219 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gotham Professional Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black69.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Brooklyn International High School
High · Grades 09–12
290 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
132 reported students
Brooklyn Academy High School
High · Grades 10–12
108 reported students
Bedford Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
338 reported students
Public schools near Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 753 School for Career Development High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 408 | 0.5 mi |
| Brooklyn School for Music & Theater High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 202 | 0.6 mi |
| Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 245 | 0.6 mi |
| International High School at Prospect Heights High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 303 | 0.6 mi |
| High School for Global Citizenship (The) High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 213 | 0.6 mi |
| Bedford Academy High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 338 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gotham Professional Arts Academy
What grades does Gotham Professional Arts Academy serve?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy reported 219 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 219 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gotham Professional Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gotham Professional Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gotham Professional Arts Academy in?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 753 School for Career Development (0.5 mi), Brooklyn School for Music & Theater (0.6 mi), Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.