Very Good
#1167 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)
High School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 3 high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
145 W 84TH ST, New York, NY 10024
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 56% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$182,614
Median home value
$1,746,400
Median rent
$2,965/mo
College educated
84.2%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Mccourt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Global Learning Collaborative (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Innovation Diploma PlusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| The Smith SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #22 of 42
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 316 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)
What grades does Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) serve?
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)?
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) rank in NY?
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) ranks #1,167 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) a charter school?
No, Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) a Title I school?
No, Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)?
88.6% of students at Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.5%
- Phone
- (212) 787-1189
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10024)
- 62,576
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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