The Urban Academy Laboratory High School is a small, progressive, transfer public high school located on the Upper East Side of New York City. Founded in 1986, its goal was to create a place where students could learn in a nontraditional sense.
Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Urban Academy Laboratory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Urban Academy Laboratory High School serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 24.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Academy Laboratory High School's student population of 128 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
Inquire, Learn, Achieve
School Rankings
The diversity score of Urban Academy Laboratory High School is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
23%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Urban Academy Laboratory High School often compared to?
Urban Academy Laboratory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
The graduation rate of Urban Academy Laboratory High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
128 students attend Urban Academy Laboratory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Urban Academy Laboratory High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Academy Laboratory High School offer ?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Academy Laboratory High School part of?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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