- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly School for Music and Art, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009105812
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #49 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Music and Art ranks #49 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360009105812 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 8.9:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art 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 142
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
142 students
What this shows Urban Assembly School for Music and Art reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly School for Music and Art compares
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.7%
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 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Urban Assembly School for Music and Art is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly School for Music and Art 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 Music and Art'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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Music and Art?
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Music and Art?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Music and Art is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Music and Art?
80.0% of students at Urban Assembly School for Music and Art 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 Music and Art?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly School for Music and Art is African American at 53.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly School for Music and Art?
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Music and Art rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Music and Art ranks #49 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 Music and Art, 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.