Academy of Urban Planning is a small public high school in Brooklyn, New York on the campus of Bushwick High School. It shares a building with Academy of Environmental Leadership, Bushwick School for Social Justice, and New York Harbor School.
Serving 432 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (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 432 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 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 0.50, 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
#1906 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering's ranking?
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering is ranked #1906 out of 4,377 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering?
432 students attend Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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