Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 27.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts's student population of 178 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Education Equals Options
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts 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 School For The Performing Arts is 0.52, 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
#3294 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-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 School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts is ranked #3294 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts?
178 students attend Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts?
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts part of?
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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