- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
Federal NCES profile for Urban Academy Laboratory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007703646
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Academy Laboratory High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #46 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Academy Laboratory High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Academy Laboratory High School ranks #46 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007703646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Urban Academy Laboratory High School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360007703646 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 10.7:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Urban Academy Laboratory High School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Academy Laboratory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 128
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
128 students
What this shows Urban Academy Laboratory High School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Academy Laboratory High School compares
Urban Academy Laboratory High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 26.8%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Urban Academy Laboratory High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Academy Laboratory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Academy Laboratory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Academy Laboratory High School
How many students attend Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School has 128 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Academy Laboratory High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
48.1% of students at Urban Academy Laboratory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
The largest demographic group at Urban Academy Laboratory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Urban Academy Laboratory High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Academy Laboratory High School ranks #46 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Urban Academy Laboratory High School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.