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 409 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy of Urban Planning serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families are typically within a 20 to 30-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 11.8 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 23 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering's student population of 409 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3201 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
72%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 #3201 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering?
409 students attend Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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.
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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