City College Academy of the Arts: admissions and school facts
City College Academy of the Arts (DBN 06M293) is a New York City public high school in Washington Heights N., Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 952 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 952
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 83%
- Students
- 557
- Applicants per seat
- 4
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
64 seats · 286 applicants · 4 per seat
About the school
City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) is a 6-12 early college public school located in the Inwood neighborhood of northern Manhattan. In partnership with the City University of New York's (CUNY) Early College Initiative (ECI) and the City College of New York (CCNY), CCMSA provides students with an accelerated pathway to college and career readiness. Beginning as early as their freshman year, students can take free college courses at the CCNY campus, earning college credits while meeting high school graduation requirements and jumpstarting their higher education at no cost. Guided by an arts-infused, project-based curriculum, CCMSA emphasizes cognitive and skill-based learning through principles like design, problem-solving, and critique. Students can explore a variety of electives, from visual and performing arts to STEM and financial literacy, ensuring a well-rounded...
Courses and languages
AP courses (2): English Language and Composition, Human Geography
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 55%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Economic need index
- 88%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 2%
- Hispanic
- 95%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 52%
- Supportive environment
- 53%
- Family and community ties
- 84%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 4600 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
- Neighborhood
- Washington Heights N.
- Subway
- 1 to Dyckman St; A to 190th St
- Bus
- Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into City College Academy of the Arts?
City College Academy of the Arts admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is City College Academy of the Arts?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 4 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at City College Academy of the Arts?
The average SAT was 952 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at City College Academy of the Arts?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 83% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is City College Academy of the Arts and how do you get there?
The school is at 4600 Broadway, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to Dyckman St; A to 190th St. Bus: Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are