Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology (02M507)

439 West 49Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-246-1041
Hours: 08:00am - 02:50pm
School Website: https://www.theuagway.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M507/
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School Leader: Kristina Dvorakovskaya (kdvorakovskaya@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Luis Guerrero Reyes (lguerreroreyes@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rachana Patel (rpatel7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lindsey Charles (lcharles7@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Lindsey Charles (lcharles7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Luis Guerrero Reyes (lguerreroreyes@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of the Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is to engage our students through inventive problem-solving that integrates technology with the habits of mind that prepare them for college and careers. Our students are prepared as creative and analytical producers of technology with an authoritative understanding of their role and influence in the digital age. Graduates will be both college and career-ready, prepared in Digital Design & Animation, Information Technology & Systems, or Software Engineering. Creative and connected teaching and learning with our award-winning staff takes place in a tech-rich environment with fully operational tech labs, and laptops.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Computer Repair & Networking, Digital Design and Animation, Software Engineering Pilot, Freshmen and Senior Seminar to support transitionary years.

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • 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 Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Placement), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fitness, Running, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs
and anything you want to start!, Anime, Art Club, Board Game club, Chess, Creative Writing, Dungeons & Dragons, Fitness Club, Gamer Haven, Knitting, Music Club, Music Production, Paint Club, Pokemon Go, Restorative Justice, Smash Bros, Sound On, Table Top Club, TikTok, UAG Band, Unity Club, Volleyball Club, Volunteer Club, Yearbook, Yoga
Art
As a Career and Technical Education school, the arts program at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is rooted in our Digital Design & Animation Pathway (DDA). Instructionally, we focus on visual and digital arts, however we provide music, theater and dance opportunities through our clubs. As ninth graders, all of our students are enrolled in mixed media art. This course introduces them to a variety of media as well as artforms, included but not limited to pixel art, street art, still life, and digital art. Students who select the DDA Pathway have an additional three years focused on digital art and animation, using software such as Illustrator, Photoshop and Maya
Programs
UA Gateway(A23A)
Computer Science & Technology

Digital Design & Animation, Information Technology & Systems, Software Engineering.

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:215 / 85 (2.53)235 / 85 (2.76)
SWD applicants/seats:63 / 23 (2.74)54 / 23 (2.35)
Rank Avg: 6.23
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)#99 to (P1)#C5
  SWD:(P1)#84 to (P1)#AD
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
419
425
452
    Grade 12 Students
101
99
117
    Grade 11 Students
102
105
105
    Grade 10 Students
103
109
112
    Grade 9 Students
113
112
118
Avg. Class Size
24.1
24.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 6 / 6
7 / 18 / 1
5 / 27 / 15
Attendance %
90%
87%
86%
Graduation %
100%
97%
98%
College %
72%
84%
85%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,299 (278) / 108
146
1,362 (289) / 108
136
1,564 / 108
130

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 
  80.43%
Academic Engagement 
  75.00%
Safety 
  83.75%
Bully Prevention 
  77.25%
Inclusivity 
  88.50%
Mental Support 
  80.33%
Environment 
  76.38%
Post-School Support 
  84.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.80%
School Satisfaction 
  87.92%
Student Behavior 
  69.25%
Student Support 
  92.67%
School Leadership 
  83.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.33%
Instructional Development 
  91.28%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.00%
Teacher Support 
  95.86%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  76.89%
School Leadership 
  97.38%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  91.33%

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. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.61
Performance Score
  0.6
College Aptitude
CCR
  61.70%
SAT Math
  471
SAT R/W
  480
Postsecondary
2-Year College 2.00%
4-Year College 61.20%
Unknown 36.80%

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 82.30%
Female 17.70%
English Language Learners:
  3.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  28.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  72.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.00%
Black 19.80%
Hispanic 59.40%
White 11.90%
Other 2.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.20%
Black 13.50%
Hispanic 13.50%
White 51.40%
Other 5.40%

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
  28.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  19.60%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  75
Regents US Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  65
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  91.33%

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 Services105 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy10 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy41 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (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
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  78
Regents Algebra I
  61
ELL Progress
  25

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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