Special Music School
- Public
- NEW YORK, NY
Public School
Special Music School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- K-12
- NEW YORK, NY
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 14 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade C
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1250
65 responses
Average ACT
32
13 responses
AP Enrollment
14%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$143,644
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,262
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$1,490,386
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
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Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
298
Free or Reduced Lunch
25%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$76,706
Teachers in First/Second Year
40.3%
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23933%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responsesSimilar Schools
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Special Music School Reviews
Rating 4.36 out of 5 14 reviews
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I have attended both Special Music School's lower school and high school, so please note that this review is only about the high school. Despite its small size, it is a very good high school that provides a magnitude of opportunities for students to explore both their academic and musical interests at a high level. The school has its flaws, as does any, but you are able to truly shape your high school experience by collaborating with your teachers, and take any class that you really want to. There are many clubs you can participate in (debate team, math team, anime club, etc.), the same amount as there are in a big school. As for the music curriculum, private lessons are a crucial part of music education. All students at Special Music School receive free private lessons with actual musicians which is not part of the curriculum at any other performing arts school in New York. If you're looking to be a part of a highly driven community of creators and innovators, this school is for you.
Special Music School allowed me to be active in my school's community by encouraging students to pursue their interests through collaboration. Additionally, the individualized attention provided by teachers allows you to immerse yourself in your academic and musical studies with full support. A change in this school I would like to see would definitely be an increase in diversity and more access to mental health resources on a daily basis.
When I transferred to Special Music School the opportunities were boundless for me. I was able to learn about music theory, music history as well as composing. These were all just a few courses I had the opportunity to take at Special Music school where I would have never got such an opportunity at another school. Being able to dedicate half of my day to academics and the other half to Music Education and performance were extremely important to me and Special Music School was able to provide that, from Math at 8am to having Select Choir at 2pm. The school has also opened up many doors for me in the performance realm, I have been given the opportunity to perform in the greatest concert halls in the city, I was able to meet artists in the industry and was able to ask them how they got were they were. I couldn't imagine what the last 3 years would be like without SMS cheering me on and giving me a platform to create and collaborate, and for that I am forever thankful.