Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (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 147 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce ranks within the top 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 For Global Commerce is 0.56, 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
#2143 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
44%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 School For Global Commerce's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce is ranked #2143 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
147 students attend Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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