Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law 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 21-39% (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 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law serves an extensive attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a typical driving distance of 20-30 minutes from the school. The furthest edge of this zone is about 21 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law's student population of 256 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Planting the Seeds for Future Success
School Rankings
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law 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 Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is 0.63, 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
#3156 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law's ranking?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is ranked #3156 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law often compared to?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Lawis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice, New Design High School, Beacon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law?
256 students attend Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law offer ?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law part of?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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