We provide public schools with tools that boost performance through rigorous programs and a commitment to equity.
90 Broad Street, Suite 2101
New York, NY 10004
(212) 867-3060
Urban Assembly schools serve nearly 9,000 students:
83%
are Black and Latinx
83%
are from low-income communities
21%
have special needs
74%
enter our schools performing below grade level in Math and/or English
Students exhibit remarkable growth after enrolling in UA high schools:
21%
of students enter 9th grade proficient in English
84%
of students graduate college-ready in English
16%
of students enter 9th grade proficient in Math
66%
of students graduate college-ready in Math
Our schools outperform other schools in the system:
91%
graduation rates (vs 83.7% citywide)
82%
of UA graduates enroll in college within 6 months (vs 59% statewide)
Central to our mission is creating a system that is equitable and accessible to all students. We continue to close the achievement gap for students of color from low-income communities.
92%
of UA Black students graduate high school in 4 years (vs 80.7% citywide)
90%
of UA Latine students graduate high school in 4 years (vs 79.5% citywide)
82%
of UA Black and Latine students enroll in college in 6 months (vs 71% citywide)