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.
Programs
Pharmacy Technician(A33A)
Health Professions

Students who are interested in becoming a pharmacy technician can acquire certification as approved by state. You will complete four years of courses, which include a Career and Financial Management course, and an internship in the pharmacy area. You will need to pass Pharmacy Technician Examination by senior year.

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:59 / 78 (0.76)67 / 60 (1.12)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 21 (0.29)7 / 17 (0.41)
Rank Avg: 6.15
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Dental Laboratory Technician(A33B)
Health Professions

Students who wish to enter the dental field can acquire certification by completing the Dental Laboratory Technician program in high school, complete four years of courses which include Career and Financial Management, with 150 hours of internship time in the dental field. You will also need to pass the NOCTI Dental Laboratory Technician examination to get certification.

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:79 / 50 (1.58)46 / 25 (1.84)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 14 (0.86)11 / 7 (1.57)
Rank Avg: 6.03
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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:
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
84
78
102
    Grade 11 Students
101
105
82
    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

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. %
  96.80%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  61
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%

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 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
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90
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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services43 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services31 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy22 (71%)N/A (N/A)9 (29%)
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
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  60
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  51
ELL Progress
  40

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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