Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law's student population of 246 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law 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 Academy Of Government And Law is 0.64, 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
#3156 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law's ranking?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is ranked #3156 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law often compared to?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Lawis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice, New Design High School, Beacon High School by visitors of our site.
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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law?
246 students attend Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law offer ?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law part of?
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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