Performing Arts and Technology High School: admissions and school facts
Performing Arts and Technology High School (DBN 19K507) is a New York City public high school in East New York, Brooklyn with 4 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 848 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 97% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 4
- Average SAT
- 848
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 97%
- College and career rate
- 66%
- Students
- 425
- Applicants per seat
- 0–3
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K61D
Focus: Performing Arts
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
20 seats · 55 applicants · 3 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K61M
Focus: Performing Arts
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
20 seats · 10 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K61R
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
20 seats · 33 applicants · 2 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K61T
Focus: Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
41 seats · 17 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Students are provided with a comprehensive education that includes performing arts, technology, and a choice of seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our school develops the talents of students through dance, drama, and instrumental and vocal music. We offer career connections in graphic design, computer science, stage, lights, and IT internships . We build partnerships with the professional performing arts community, institutions of higher learning, and other organizations to provide opportunities for internships or college-level study: Brooklyn College, Kingsborough Community College, Medgar Ever College, Syracuse University, SAGA Innovations, the Step Up program, and the Leadership Organization. Our clubs and teams develop leadership capacity in all members of our school community.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (9): African American Studies, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Pre-Calculus, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed: Stunt
Clubs: Multicultural, Recording Studio, K-Pop and Dance, Film/Video Production, Podcasting, Barber and Cosmetology, Steel Pan Drums, Peer Mediation Team, Student Government, Arts and Crafts, Math, Gaming, Fashion and Design, Anime, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Pioneers of Technology, National Honor Society, Senior Activities
Students
- Girls
- 53%
- English language learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Economic need index
- 89%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 55%
- Hispanic
- 39%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- 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
- 85%
- Rigorous instruction
- 55%
- Supportive environment
- 68%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Neighborhood
- East New York
- Subway
- 3 to Pennsylvania Av; L to Livonia Av
- Bus
- B14, B15, B20, B83
- School hours
- 8:05 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Performing Arts and Technology High School?
Performing Arts and Technology High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Performing Arts and Technology High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Performing Arts and Technology High School?
The average SAT was 848 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 Performing Arts and Technology High School?
97% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 66% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Performing Arts and Technology High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: 3 to Pennsylvania Av; L to Livonia Av. Bus: B14, B15, B20, B83.
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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