Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (05M369)

509 West 129 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027, Manhattan
Phone: 212-543-4460
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
School Website: https://www.uaperformingarts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M369/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Willayie Saygbe (wsaygbe@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitaker (ewhitaker@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Cecilia Marquette (cmarquette@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Rasheed Sparks (rsparks@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Adylia Castro Ortiz (acastroortiz@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Shayla Proctor (sproctor@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (UASPA) is a college-preparatory, performing arts high school. At UASPA, we believe that all students deserve access to a rigorous academic and artistic high school experience; therefore, we do not screen or audition our students. We have partnerships with organizations, such as Tony Bennett Foundation/Exploring the Arts, Martha Graham Dance Company, and EPIC Theatre Ensemble, that support our teachers with improving arts-infused instruction and provide students with exceptional art and career based learning experiences. We are also partnered with College Bound Initiative, a vital partner that enables us to maximize students' college awareness, access, placement, and financial aid awards.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

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 English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Softball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Softball, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
Art Club, Dance, EPIC Theatre Ensemble, Gamers Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection, PM School, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Theatre, Tutoring, Vocal Music, Yearbook
Art
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts Arts program showcased both a Winter and Spring Performances for over 400 families in the community. In addition, this year, UASPA dance and vocal programs were asked to perform at two community events: the Conversation with the Commissioners in November of 2023 and The History of Music: A panel discussion with Matthew Knowles in February of 2024. Both events were sponsored by TCIONY with audiences of over 450 guests consisting of officers from the Chancellors Office, NY Law Enforcement Commissioners, school leaders and students of all ages.
Program Details
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts(M04A)
Performing Arts

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:45 / 85 (0.53)39 / 85 (0.46)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 23 (0.30)15 / 23 (0.65)
Rank Avg: 6.51
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
217
267
327
    Grade 12 Students
55
60
79
    Grade 11 Students
42
65
63
    Grade 10 Students
74
70
96
    Grade 9 Students
46
72
89
Avg. Class Size
21.0
21.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
15 / 21 / 4
32 / 35 / 6
32 / 39 / 3
Attendance %
74%
76%
76%
Graduation %
84%
90%
81%
College %
56%
47%
55%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
372 (52) / 108
0
408 (54) / 108
0
378 / 108
71

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 
  77.29%
Academic Engagement 
  73.92%
Safety 
  76.88%
Bully Prevention 
  73.00%
Inclusivity 
  92.20%
Mental Support 
  79.78%
Environment 
  71.50%
Post-School Support 
  86.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  59.40%
School Satisfaction 
  59.42%
Student Behavior 
  48.00%
Student Support 
  76.57%
School Leadership 
  46.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  60.33%
Instructional Development 
  63.90%
Post-School Support 
  95.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.50%
Teacher Support 
  87.29%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  82.63%
School Leadership 
  97.13%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%

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. %
  85.90%
CC Regents
  51
Non-CC Regents
  55
Impact Score
  0.27
Performance Score
  0.33
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.50%
SAT Math
  384
SAT R/W
  416
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.40%
4-Year College 40.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 47.20%

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:
Male 28.10%
Female 71.40%
Other 0.50%
English Language Learners:
  5.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.90%
Black 56.20%
Hispanic 41.50%
White 0.50%
Other 0.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 43.50%
White 30.40%
Other 26.10%

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
  31.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.40%
Students with ICT
  18.00%
Students with SC
  0.90%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  12.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  47
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents US Hist.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80.8
IEP Movement
Excellent

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 Services57 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (60%)<=5 (20%)<=5 (20%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (81%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (19%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

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
  50

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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