Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering's student population of 404 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering's ranking?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering is ranked #1593 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering often compared to?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering?
404 students attend Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering offer ?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering part of?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering located?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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