Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women, The (02M316)

26 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10004, Manhattan
Phone: 212-668-0169
Hours: 08:39am - 03:00pm
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M316/
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School Leader: Patricia Minaya (pminaya@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Ortiz (jortiz143@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lauren Brockman (lbrockman2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Lauren Brockman (lbrockman2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lauren Brockman (lbrockman2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patricia Minaya (pminaya@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women (UASBYW) offers an enriching, comprehensive educational model centered on academic excellence, cultural diversity and creative energy. Our small-school environment provides students with a strong sense of community and school spirit, and allows for maximum individualized support from teachers and staff. UASBYW's focus on business allows for specialized programming devoted to college preparation, career exploration, women's empowerment and leadership training. We partner with groups like Goldman Sachs, Rock the Street Wall Street, Girls, Inc. and LOVE Mentoring to offer STEM classes, guest speaker events, career days, and structured mentoring programs. Each year, UASBYW sends graduates to top colleges in New York City and across the nation.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Summer Session

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Female Only School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
Art, Art Survey (Piano, Dance, Drama Club, Flamenco Vivo, Photography Club, Pod Cast Club, PSAL, PSAL Sports: Basketball, Singing) Travel Club, Softball, Volleyball
Art
Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women continues to foster the creative and intellectual development of our students through the arts. Our students learn art skills, dance techniques and concepts in our quality arts and dance classes. Students engage in the arts both during and after school.
Program Details
NAF Academy of Finance and Information Technology (NAFAFIT)(M63B)
Business

This program will prepare our young women for careers in business, finance, programming, database administration, web design and management, digital networks, and other areas in the Business and Technology fields. They are also able to earn the NAFTrack Certification which will signify that they are both college and career ready.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:4 / 47 (0.09)4 / 47 (0.09)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 13 (0.15)2 / 13 (0.15)
Rank Avg: 8.31
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
74
83
115
    Grade 12 Students
12
27
35
    Grade 11 Students
30
14
32
    Grade 10 Students
19
27
18
    Grade 9 Students
13
15
30
Avg. Class Size
18.0
16.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
9 / 15 / 0
<5 / 0 / 7
9 / 10 / 1
Attendance %
78%
81%
78%
Graduation %
76%
82%
74%
College %
62%
63%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
165 (17) / 120
0
107 (11) / 120
0
175 / 120
27

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.43%
Academic Engagement 
  77.23%
Safety 
  83.38%
Bully Prevention 
  75.63%
Inclusivity 
  88.40%
Mental Support 
  87.11%
Environment 
  76.13%
Post-School Support 
  92.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  90.40%
School Satisfaction 
  86.83%
Student Behavior 
  87.63%
Student Support 
  89.24%
School Leadership 
  86.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  79.33%
Instructional Development 
  91.90%
Post-School Support 
  87.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.67%
Teacher Support 
  85.71%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  77.11%
School Leadership 
  93.88%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  -0.10%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  53
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.10%
4-Year College 62.90%
Unknown 26.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Female 100.00%
English Language Learners:
  24.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.10%
Black 37.80%
Hispanic 50.00%
White 6.80%
Other 1.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 62.50%
Other 37.50%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.30%
Students with SETSS
  1.40%
Students with ICT
  17.60%
Students with SC
  2.70%
Has all programs
  80.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services11 (79%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
ELL Progress
  42

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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