Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS): admissions and school facts
Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (DBN 02M408) is a New York City public high school in Clinton, Manhattan with 4 admissions programs. Admission: Audition. Its average SAT is 1026 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 4
- Average SAT
- 1026
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 76%
- Students
- 510
- Applicants per seat
- 2–5
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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.
AuditionM81H
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
26 seats · 82 applicants · 3 per seat
AuditionM81J
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
24 seats · 116 applicants · 5 per seat
AuditionM81K
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
24 seats · 53 applicants · 2 per seat
AuditionM81N
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
27 seats · 141 applicants · 5 per seat
About the school
Located in the heart of Manhattan's theater district, this small, personalized school partners with top-rated New York City Arts organizations to provide professional-level training in the performing arts and a competitive academic program. Recognized for our unique arts instruction, we attract master performers and industry players that help guide our students toward the most competitive colleges and conservatories. Our special relationships with local organizations provide access to some of the most modern training facilities in New York City. Our unique combination of arts and academics provides an engaging school environment that recognizes that students excel in all areas when provided with programs that recognize their passions.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (9): Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Psychology, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Stunt
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 79%
- English language learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Economic need index
- 48%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 20%
- Hispanic
- 32%
- White
- 34%
- Multi-racial
- 6%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 62%
- Supportive environment
- 51%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 328 West 48 Street, New York, NY 10036
- Neighborhood
- Clinton
- Subway
- 1, 2, 3, 7, A, S to 42nd St; B, D to 7th Av; C, E to 50th St; F, M to 47-50th Sts Rockefeller Center; GS to Times Square; N, Q, R to 49th St
- Bus
- BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M5, M50, M55, M57, M7, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM24, QM3, QM4, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM3C, SIM8, SIM8X
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS)?
Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) admits students through: Audition. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS)?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 2 to 5 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS)?
The average SAT was 1026 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 Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS)?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 76% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) and how do you get there?
The school is at 328 West 48 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, S to 42nd St; B, D to 7th Av; C, E to 50th St; F, M to 47-50th Sts Rockefeller Center; GS to Times Square; N, Q, R to 49th St. Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M5, M50, M55, M57, M7, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM24, QM3, QM4, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM3C, SIM8, SIM8X.
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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