Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Union Square Academy For Health Sciences 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Square Academy for Health Sciences serves a large area in New York, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles, with typical driving times of 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 12.2 miles, extending up to 22.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences's student population of 527 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One school, one family.
School Rankings
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences 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 Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is 0.62, 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
#2389 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
15%
15%
White
7%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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 Union Square Academy For Health Sciences's ranking?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is ranked #2389 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Union Square Academy For Health Sciences often compared to?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Inwood Early College For Health And Information Technologies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences?
The graduation rate of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Union Square Academy For Health Sciences?
527 students attend Union Square Academy For Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Square Academy For Health Sciences offer ?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Union Square Academy For Health Sciences part of?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
A very good medical school.
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