Professional Performing Arts High School
- Public
- NEW YORK, NY
Public School
Professional Performing Arts High School
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public
- 6-12
- NEW YORK, NY
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 151 reviews
Professional Performing Arts High School Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 151 reviews
Great school for kids that are really passionate about performing arts. It is very challenging and you have to be ready to push yourself and be pushed. It is common for students to realize senior year that they don't want to pursue performing arts in college, and that is totally okay!
This school has a great environment as it is small and intimate. The resources that students have access to for their performing arts classes are phenomenal and it is easy to create deep connections with your teachers. With that said, I wish there were more opportunities for AP classes and electives, as well as better kept facilities.
I love PPAS, HOWEVER, they don't have an endowment which makes it difficult to get the proper equipment to perform, such as microphones!. The worst part about PPAS is their preference for the Musical Theatre program. They fundraise heavily for MT and do close to nothing to support the Drama, Voice, Dance and, film programs. Also, I feel like they are not selective enough. It's a performing arts High School, I shouldn't have to compete for performance opportunities with students who want to major in science!?
The school is overall great, many of my peers and I got into amazing colleges such as Harvard and many more, but like every school you only take whatever you push yourself to. You will be treated like an adult and you will be presented with the fact that responsibility is on you, so definitely will be prepared for college.
its an amazing school if you're really into performing arts. they partnerships with real professional companies like Alvin Ailey, School of American Ballet, Broadway theaters.
This was for sure one of the worst schools I’ve ever stepped foot in. I’ve dreamed of going here since 6th grade but it was nothing like I expected. While the arts are really good the academics are terrible and majority of the teachers are terrible as well. Some teachers will say crazy stuff, curse out students and they’ll get away with it. Teachers barely teach and you will end up feeling unprepared for the regents. The students are not the greatest to be around and I’ve seen multiple students being bullied during class with nothing done about it.
If you want a career in the arts, this school is worlds better than LaGuardia. You will have much more attention and professional performance opportunities. The academics are questionable, though.
Attending PPAS has been the best four years of my life and I'm incredibly sad to be a senior. I'm a musical theater major and I have the best time while at school. The school is small which makes for a tight knit community.
My favorite part of ppas is that it was a performing arts high school so I was surrounded by people who are just like me. I was supported with my decisions and treated like an adult. I got the opportunity to perform for the mayor and be involved in countless musicals.I learned how to think for myself here and i have grown as a person.
Being in a diverse school was great especially with all the opportunities given to me, but the school was small and the people there weren't the best to be around
The Professional Performing Arts High School is very good, but it might not be for everyone. It can be too much for some people, and the academics are given less priority than the arts.
A great small community, that you bond with as a family however you are crammed in low quality classrooms and hallways, A lack of emphasis on discipline and academics. low funded on the arts. Teachers either amazing or weirdly creepy.
The performing arts programs are great! The academics could be a little stronger but they are pretty good for such a small school.
I would like to see additional academic concentration to help prepare me better for college. The overall culture of the school is one of family and encouragement. The location of the school is in a prime location, Broadway, New York City
I really enjoy my time at PPAS especially the performing arts components. I love the teachers, they really helped me through my classes, helping me when I don’t understand something in class or on the homework. I also like the environment, very easy to get along with others.
To this day, I am now an adult and I look back and realize the extent of psychological trauma I endured and hope that no other children aspiring to be artists go anywhere near those front doors. Unless you already have outside training and you're succeeding this school will do nothing for you. Teachers often pick favorites who are already exceptionally gifted and neglect those that need extra pushing. I went from feeling as if I had earned my spot to feeling outcasted and unsure how to improve. Being a CHILD asking for help was difficult for me. There is a strong clique/bullying problem that is pushed aside. My peers at the time talked of each other on apps, created social media accounts to talk about others, neglected classmates in a similar and harsher manner than the teachers. It was harsh, with little no no intervention. This facility fails to realize that they are meant to uplift their attendees and not simply gain more prestigious alumni, which often felt like the overall goal.
I’m currently a junior majoring in Drama at PPAS.
One thing I liked was the dedication that a lot of educators put into our education and their job.
The performing arts section (in this case, drama) lacks some funding, but the company and the teachers that teach us are very professional, respectful and treat us as pears and don’t baby us like some teachers have a tendency to do.
I feel safe at the school, I have friends, we have access to loads of material to express our creativity and be able to put up shows.
Overall, I’m happy going to school every day, and enjoy my days there.
I wish our school had more funds, like big performing arts schools in the city do. I think we could accomplish and accommodate even more with more money.
One thing I liked was the dedication that a lot of educators put into our education and their job.
The performing arts section (in this case, drama) lacks some funding, but the company and the teachers that teach us are very professional, respectful and treat us as pears and don’t baby us like some teachers have a tendency to do.
I feel safe at the school, I have friends, we have access to loads of material to express our creativity and be able to put up shows.
Overall, I’m happy going to school every day, and enjoy my days there.
I wish our school had more funds, like big performing arts schools in the city do. I think we could accomplish and accommodate even more with more money.