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Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction

525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 226 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction's student population of 226 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2611 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
52%
50-59%
49%
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction's ranking?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is ranked #2611 out of 4,346 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction?
226 students attend Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction offer ?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction part of?
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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