Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Lower Manhattan Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3709 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lower Manhattan Arts Academy's ranking?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is ranked #3709 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lower Manhattan Arts Academy often compared to?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Essex Street Academy, High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
303 students attend Lower Manhattan Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lower Manhattan Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lower Manhattan Arts Academy offer ?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lower Manhattan Arts Academy part of?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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