Theatre Arts Production Company School

Theatre Arts Production Company School (TAPCo) is a small 6-12 school in the Bronx, known for its vibrant arts programs and a family-like environment that nurtures aspiring artists, musicians, singers, dancers, and actors. The school offers specialized majors in various art forms, complemented by unique facilities such as a rooftop garden with an outdoor performance space and an in-school TV studio. Academically, the school stands out with a high percentage of students engaged in accelerated coursework, well above the citywide median, and offers Advanced Placement courses and a Chancellor's Endorsed Diploma in the Arts. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment about the school, and official ratings for instruction, safety, and family relationships are consistently good. While the school emphasizes college preparation, its four-year graduation rate is at the lower end of citywide benchmarks, and college enrollment figures are below the citywide median, despite claims of a very high college acceptance rate. Middle school state test proficiency in ELA is around the 25th percentile, and math proficiency is near the median. High school Regents exam pass rates are strong in English and Languages Other Than English, but notably low in mathematics and some sciences. Student surveys reveal mixed perceptions regarding school climate, with some concerns about fair conflict resolution and instances of bullying.