Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1322 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is ranked #1322 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice?
443 students attend Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice part of?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice located?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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