Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, The (03M307)

122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023, Manhattan
Phone: 212-501-1110
Hours: 8:15am - 2:39pm
School Website: https://UAMHighSchool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M307/
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School Leader: Paulo Fonseca (pfonseca2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Betsy Guzman (bguzman6@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Denise De Jesus (ddejesus6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Denise De Jesus (ddejesus6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Andy Petranker (apetranker@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

UAM is a school that is focused on bringing out the best in all students' thinking so that they are able to achieve at high levels. UAM graduates are able to respond to the world by making choices that maximize positive outcomes for themselves and others. UAM is focused on students becoming better critical thinkers, not just acquiring more knowledge. As a result our students are able to respond productively in novel situations. UAM students are able to solve problems, access, analyze, and evaluate information and messages from a range of media, make a decision, and express their thinking verbally and in writing. As a result, UAM students are prepared to perform well in college, their career, life and be productive members of communities. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 67%

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, CRMYA School, Health Center

School Features:

  • 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 Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Italian
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art
Urban Assembly Media High School we believe - YOU ARE THE MEDIA. Our courses provide exposures to a variety of art materials, concepts and techniques in order to provide you, the artist, with a solid foundation to express yourself as only you can. Be the Media.
Program Details
The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies(M22X)
Communications

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:36 / 88 (0.41)31 / 88 (0.35)
SWD applicants/seats:17 / 10 (1.70)11 / 24 (0.46)
Rank Avg: 6.30
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
304
319
369
    Grade 12 Students
73
100
102
    Grade 11 Students
70
71
110
    Grade 10 Students
74
78
75
    Grade 9 Students
87
70
82
Avg. Class Size
16.8
17.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 32 / 7
<5 / 8 / 2
0 / 10 / 11
Attendance %
82%
78%
76%
Graduation %
93%
95%
89%
College %
61%
60%
69%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
328 (71) / 126
109
327 (63) / 126
100
344 / 120
92

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 
  73.43%
Academic Engagement 
  66.31%
Safety 
  81.38%
Bully Prevention 
  68.63%
Inclusivity 
  86.10%
Mental Support 
  72.22%
Environment 
  71.00%
Post-School Support 
  81.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.00%
School Satisfaction 
  91.17%
Student Behavior 
  51.63%
Student Support 
  88.43%
School Leadership 
  85.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  73.00%
Instructional Development 
  80.88%
Post-School Support 
  92.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.33%
Teacher Support 
  92.14%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  76.56%
School Leadership 
  94.25%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  96.00%

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

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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. %
  93.10%
CC Regents
  53
Non-CC Regents
  56
Impact Score
  0.34
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.20%
SAT Math
  415
SAT R/W
  440
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.40%
4-Year College 29.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 49.10%

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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:
Male 54.90%
Female 45.10%
English Language Learners:
  13.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  28.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.30%
Black 26.60%
Hispanic 64.10%
White 3.90%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 17.60%
White 55.90%
Other 26.50%

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
  28.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  13.50%
Students with SC
  10.50%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  3.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  58
Regents US Hist.
  55
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  96.00%

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 Services48 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class35 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services73 (92%)N/A (N/A)6 (8%)
Occupational Therapy25 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy104 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School43 (96%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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
  54
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  47
ELL Progress
  48

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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