- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705770
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #55 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law ranks #55 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 360007705770 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.1:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law 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 256
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
256 students
What this shows Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law compares
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.0%
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 52.7%
African American 28.9%
Asian 11.3%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law'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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
How many students attend Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law has 256 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
83.9% of students at Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Assembly Academy of Government and Law rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law ranks #55 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 Assembly Academy of Government and Law, 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.