Serving 219 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 top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts 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 Assembly School For The Performing Arts is 0.52, 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 is Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts is ranked #2495 out of 4,377 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts?
219 students attend Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
