- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009105698
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) ranks #83 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360009105698 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 12.2:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 416
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)
416 students
What this shows Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) compares
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.3%
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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 4.1%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)?
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) has 416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)?
77.2% of students at Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (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 Law and Justice (the)?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)?
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 School for Law and Justice (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the) ranks #83 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 #13?
Besides Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the), New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.