Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women's student population of 84 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women 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 Of Business For Young Women is 0.66, 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
#1493 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
40%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
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 Of Business For Young Women's ranking?
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women is ranked #1493 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?
60-69% 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 Of Business For Young Women?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women?
84 students attend Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women?
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women 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 Of Business For Young Women offer ?
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women part of?
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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