4-year graduation
97%
4.5 ★ (193 reviews)
Art and Design High School (02M630) is a public school in District 2, Midtown East, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 1502 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).
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Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) is 61%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.
94%
of parents trust the principal
91%
trust their child's teachers
89%
satisfied with the education overall
NYC School Survey 2026. 37% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.
4-year graduation
97%
English Regents pass rate
93%
Algebra I Regents pass rate
82%
Geometry Regents pass rate
54%
Algebra II Regents pass rate
47%
Living Environment Regents pass rate
88%
Global History Regents pass rate
88%
U.S. History Regents pass rate
89%
Chemistry Regents pass rate
41%
Physics Regents pass rate
28%
Earth Science Regents pass rate
75%
| Measure | Art and Design High School | Vanguard High School |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment (2025–26) | 1502 | 383 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 14.4 | 10.0 |
| Family satisfaction (2026) | 89% | 92% |
| Principal trust (2026) | 94% | 89% |
| Teacher trust (2026) | 91% | 88% |
| Leadership (2026) | 93% | 94% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97% | 88% |
| Regents diploma rate (2025) | 94% | 88% |
| Distance between schools | 0.6 mi | |
Art and Design High School has higher 4-year graduation rate (2025) than Vanguard High School (97% vs 88%) and higher Regents diploma rate (2025) (94% vs 88%).
Enrollment
1502 students
9–12 · down 17 over five years
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Students per teacher
14.4
students per teacher
NYC DOE · 2025–26
English learners
1%
was 1% in 2024–25
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Economic need
42% of students live in poverty (2025–26)
Economic need index: 46% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Special education
23%
of students here are in special education
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Student body: 30% White, 40% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 12% Black, 7% multiracial, 69% female, 30% male.
Economic need index: 46% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.
NYC DOE · 2026 survey
NYC DOE · 2024–25
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245 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot
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I think it should not be advised for alumni to write their reviews about this high school. Management has changed immensely in the past decade and the school has many constraints. Administration can often waive grievances, and there are many different online portals that all are confusing to use, es
I graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 1967, at the height of the Art world expansion in many areas, including Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Photography, Commercial Art, Advertising, etc. If it had to do with Art and Design, you name it, they taught it, thoroughly and well. In
Attending Art & Design was one of the high points in my professional career and the starting point in my life as a graphic designer and creative thinker. The instructors were mostly professionals in their respective fields and some of the best talents who chose to teach and inspire us. I attended A&
Beautiful school. Very nice employees & teachers
Cartooning graduate from this school. Amazing 4 years spent here. The students and staff are generally kind and outgoing. I've made so many friends here! The teachers were wonderful and always went through great lengths to make sure you are included in the class. The school also gives out internship
4.5
193 reviews
Families highlight advised alumni and write management at Art and Design High School, though some reviews include mixed or critical feedback. Feedback is based on Google reviews.