Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School (BTA) is a cohesive, vibrant learning community dedicated to college & career readiness and the development of young people with integrity, a strong sense of identity, and an awareness of the world and their place in it. BTA graduates demonstrate our core values of Benevolence, Trust, Attitude, Honesty, and Scholarship. They leave our school independent, confident, and well-prepared. BTA offers a challenging but supportive academic program, daily classes in theatre arts, and myriad extracurricular opportunities. We partner with Roundabout Theatre, Hip Hop Saves Lives, and College Confident to ensure that our students experience well-rounded educational opportunities and are prepared for higher education upon graduation. BTA serves 400 students, all of whom are young people of color, and more than 80% of whom qualify for free and reduced lunch. Our students live primarily in some of the most challenging neighborhoods in New York City, including East New York, Brownsville, and
East Flatbush. Thus, it is of the utmost importance that the community we provide at our school is one in which they each will thrive.

Mission Statement

Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is a cohesive, vibrant learning community dedicated to college and career readiness and the development of young people with integrity, a strong sense of identity, and an awareness of the world and their place in it. BTA graduates leave our school independent, confident, & well-prepared.