Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction 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 50-59% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction's student population of 200 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction 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 Of Design And Construction 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
#2611 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
31%
Black
25%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 Of Design And Construction's ranking?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is ranked #2611 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction?
200 students attend Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction offer ?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction part of?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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