- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Urban Action Academy
Federal NCES profile for Urban Action Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009606052
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Action Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Action Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Action Academy ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Urban Action Academy held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360009606052 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 12.7:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Urban Action Academy held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Action Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 178
Urban Action Academy
178 students
What this shows Urban Action Academy reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Action Academy compares
Urban Action Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.8%
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
African American 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Urban Action Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Action Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Action Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Action Academy
How many students attend Urban Action Academy?
Urban Action Academy has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Action Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Action Academy is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urban Action Academy?
75.9% of students at Urban Action Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Action Academy?
The largest demographic group at Urban Action Academy is African American at 65.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Action Academy?
Urban Action Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Action Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Action Academy ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #18?
Besides Urban Action Academy, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.