- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008105934
👥 S:T ratio 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #4 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts ranks #4 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008105934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-17.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 360008105934 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 7.1:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-17.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 178
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
178 students
What this shows Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts compares
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts 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 the Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 the Performing Arts?
87.9% of students at Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts 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 the Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 the Performing Arts rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts ranks #4 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 # 5?
Besides Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts, 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.