Enrollment
488
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360118206634 Charter school
Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 63
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science reports 488 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 73.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science spends $30,935 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New York — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
73.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,935
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 488 Top 60% in New York — larger than 40% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 360118206634
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 33.4%
Asian 3.7%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 73.6%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science, which includes Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science.
$30,935
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science
How many students attend Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science?
Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science has 488 students enrolled. It is a high school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science is 9.2:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science?
Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.