Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce 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 20-29% (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 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce's student population of 153 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce 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 Global Commerce is 0.58, 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
#2870 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
44%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 Global Commerce's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce is ranked #2870 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce often compared to?
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerceis often viewed alongside schools like Food And Finance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Assembly School For Global Commerce?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce?
153 students attend Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce?
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce part of?
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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