Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Urban Action Academy 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 30-39% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Urban Action Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Action Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 Action Academy?
The graduation rate of Urban Action Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Action Academy?
131 students attend Urban Action Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Urban Action Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Action Academy?
Urban Action Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Action Academy offer ?
Urban Action Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Action Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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