Enrollment
157
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008106380
👥 S:T ratio 76
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) ranks #2 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008106380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is a high-poverty, small high school in New York, New York, enrolling 157 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 49% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 157 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students) and Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students) alongside Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) compares
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Two or More 5.7%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is 6:1, which is 49% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 62% 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 School for Global Commerce (the)?
86.9% of students at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) ranks #2 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.
Is Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) a good school?
Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the), New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.
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