Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (02M533)

40 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003, Manhattan
Phone: 212-253-3110
Hours: 8:20am - 2:41pm
School Website: https://Unionsquareacademy.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M533/
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School Leader: Bernardo Ascona (bascona@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jovany Cuevas (jcuevas2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ana Jochola Fabian (ajocholafabian@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Nancy Nunez (nnunez9@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Elizabeth Tapia Alberto (etapiaalberto@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jovany Cuevas (jcuevas2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

This is a small CTE high school with big dreams of helping students prepare for health careers not only in pharmacy and dentistry, but also in many other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) areas. The focus on STEM helps students market their skills in the growing job industries. Our unique project-based instructional approach uses activities that engage students' interest and motivation as they solve problems using an inquiry approach. These activities are designed to answer a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world outside the classroom.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: Community Partners: Vineyard Theater; Battery Dance Company; Cleary Law Firm, NYU College of Dentistry, St. John's University, Work-Based Learning Program: 12th grade students participate in internships in the healthcare industry (hospitals, dental clinics, pharmacies), Experiential Learning: Students complete projects and activities that reflect the real-world tasks of professionals in health science careers., CTE program(s): Dental Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy, Advisory Program: Peer Group Connection for 9th grade and iMentor program for 11th, and 12th grade into Freshman year of college., College Bound Initiative (CBI): CBI counselors ensure awareness, access, and financial aid awards for college bound students.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Session

School Features:

CTE Endorsement
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 Biology, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science)

Languages Offered

Spanish

Diploma Endorsements

CTE, Math, Science

Boys PSAL Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball

Girls PSAL Sports

Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

Other Sports

Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

Clubs

Basketball Club, Board Game Club, Cinema Club, Creative Wellness Club, Dance Team, Equity Team, Get Fit Club, Hip Hop, Key Club, Martial Arts Club, Movie Club, Photography Club, Step Team, Student Government, Track Club, Video Game Club

Art

Union Square Academy for Health Sciences High school is a CTE school and yet every year our mission to expand our Arts Education opportunities increases to meet the creative interests of our student body. U.S.A. holds thematic assemblies to celebrate Hispanic Heritage, Winter Holidays, Black History, Respect For All, Women's History and Asian Pacific Heritage! These cultural performance assemblies encompass all four arts disciplines and include the creative partnership with our students. Student voice and choice help us to uncover the passions, talents and directorial abilities of our culturally diverse student population. Students have many opportunities and invitations to participate every aspect of of show production. In addition to our thematic performance assemblies, U.S.A. also produces any annual Piano Recital. This is a favorite event of both students, parents and staff! Families come to enjoy their child's solo or duet piano performance in our magnificent, landmarked auditorium. U.S.A. certain loves to showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

Program Details

Diagnostic Medicine(A33C)
Health Professions

Diagnostic Medicine is a pathway designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of: diagnostic medical imaging, medical laboratory testing, and other patient diagnostic procedures. Upon completion of this four year experience, proficient students will be able to describe new and evolving diagnostic technologies including radiological studies and clinical lab studies to make a patient diagnosis; to explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting and begin to perform foundational healthcare skills. This program involves early college credits with CUNY, apprenticeships with hospitals and clinics, and health organizations.

10th Grade seats available

Method:

Ed. Opt.

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis

	2023-24
GE applicants/seats:	0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:	0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:

School Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2023-24

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

475

456

436

Grade 12 Students

102

Grade 11 Students

101

105

Grade 10 Students

161

109

104

Grade 9 Students

129

164

148

Avg. Class Size

25.9

22.6

Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD

26 / 35 / 6

28 / 32 / 2

19 / 48 / 2

Attendance %

94%

93%

81%

Graduation %

96%

92%

87%

College %

71%

75%

82%

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

834 (154) / 163
143

617 (124) / 109
113

689 / 109
115

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

77.14%

Academic Engagement

70.31%

Safety

82.13%

Bully Prevention

75.88%

Inclusivity

90.90%

Mental Support

74.11%

Environment

71.25%

Post-School Support

81.11%

Teacher Responses

Academic Rigor

66.20%

School Satisfaction

84.67%

Student Behavior

60.88%

Student Support

83.38%

School Leadership

76.46%

Instructional Clarity

88.00%

Instructional Development

86.38%

Post-School Support

98.40%

Family Responses

Education

92.00%

Teacher Support

89.57%

Safety

95.00%

School Community

78.11%

School Leadership

94.50%

Post-School Support

94.00%

IEP Support

87.67%

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

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

96.80%

CC Regents

Non-CC Regents

Impact Score

0.62

Performance Score

0.66

College Aptitude

CCR

56.40%

SAT Math

420

SAT R/W

438

Postsecondary

2-Year College 38.00%
4-Year College 50.00%
Unknown 12.00%

School Demographics (2023-24)

Student Population:

Male 32.60%
Female 67.40%

English Language Learners:

5.10%

Students with Disabilities:

13.10%

Economic Need Index:

84.60%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 13.50%
Black 15.40%
Hispanic 60.60%
White 6.10%
Other 4.40%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Asian 15.60%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 46.90%
Other 12.50%

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

13.50%

Students with SETSS

0.00%

Students with ICT

10.30%

Students with SC

0.40%

Has all programs

90.00%

Has all services

85.00%

Has some services

0.00%

Has no services

15.00%

IEP Student Performance

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

IEP Movement

Needs Improvement

IEP Support

87.67%

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)

Program	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services	43 (93%)	<=5 (?)	<=5 (?)
Special Class	0 (0%)	<=5 (100%)	0 (0%)

Service	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Counseling Services	31 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy	22 (71%)	N/A (N/A)	9 (29%)

Transportation	Number Receiving
Curb to School	<=5 (?)
Stop to School	0 (0%)
Unassigned	<=5 (?)

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)

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

ELL Progress

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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