- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007805630
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #46 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies 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 Media Studies ranks #46 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007805630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360007805630 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 10.3:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 331
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
331 students
What this shows Urban Assembly School for Media Studies reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly School for Media Studies compares
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.2%
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 65.9%
African American 24.5%
White 5.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Urban Assembly School for Media Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly School for Media Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly School for Media Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Media Studies is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Media Studies?
84.4% of students at Urban Assembly School for Media Studies 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 Media Studies?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly School for Media Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Media Studies rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Media Studies ranks #46 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 # 3?
Besides Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.