Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (13K527)

283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-260-2300
Hours: 08:30am - 02:50pm
School Website: https://www.uainstitute.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K527/
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School Leader: Kiri Soares (ksoares@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Cusa (jcusa@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Deborah Normandia (dnormandia@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jennifer Jackson Robbins (jjacksonrobbins@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jennifer Cusa (jcusa@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tracey Henderson (thenderson15@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Mary Geoffroy-High (mgeoffroy2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At the Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women, our mission is to empower all students. Our rigorous STEM curriculum engages students to develop their voice, confidence, and capacity to thrive & equitably compete in any college or career of their choice. Partnerships with organizations such as Girls Inc, New York University, NY Sun Works, and CUNY provide students with an array of opportunities. Our personalized relationships create a community where students feel safe to take risks and explore their interests. UAI alumni are tomorrow's leaders who challenge stereotypes to effect change. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to English Language Learners (ELLs) for 18% of seats: first to continuing 8th grade ELL students and then to New York City ELL students

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 60%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • Female Only School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to English Language Learners (ELLs) for 18% of seats: first to continuing 8th grade ELL students and then to New York City ELL students
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Dance, Fitness, Track
Clubs
Anime Club, Cheer Team, Dance Club, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Hydroponic Gardening, Step Team, Student Government, Youth Leadership Council (YLC), Zine Club
Art
No description provided.
Programs
The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science(L54A)
Science & Math

Rigorous course work in science, computer technology, engineering, and math. Supportive classes in social emotional skill development and learning experiences with partner organizations and local colleges to prepare students for college and beyond.

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) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants who are English Language Learners will be considered first for 18% of seats.
  • For the remaining 82% of seats, all students will be considered.

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:45 / 66 (0.68)66 / 66 (1.00)
  DIA seats: 1111
SWD applicants/seats:9 / 15 (0.60)9 / 15 (0.60)
  DIA seats: 2?
Rank Avg: 6.00
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
280
305
324
    Grade 12 Students
85
72
57
    Grade 11 Students
56
91
84
    Grade 10 Students
64
65
106
    Grade 9 Students
75
77
77
Avg. Class Size
20.7
21.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 27 / 24
0 / 65 / 50
0 / 31 / 45
Attendance %
86%
84%
83%
Graduation %
96%
94%
97%
College %
71%
72%
77%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
237 (54) / 81
60
259 (75) / 81
0
250 / 818
79
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.00%
Academic Engagement 
  73.15%
Safety 
  82.75%
Bully Prevention 
  72.38%
Inclusivity 
  89.70%
Mental Support 
  77.33%
Environment 
  68.75%
Post-School Support 
  84.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.40%
School Satisfaction 
  81.00%
Student Behavior 
  62.63%
Student Support 
  84.86%
School Leadership 
  78.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  71.33%
Instructional Development 
  85.52%
Post-School Support 
  90.17%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.67%
Teacher Support 
  88.29%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  76.67%
School Leadership 
  90.25%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  89.00%

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. %
  95.50%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  55
Impact Score
  0.37
Performance Score
  0.5
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.30%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  426
Postsecondary
2-Year College 26.40%
4-Year College 48.60%
Unknown 25.00%

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:
Female 100.00%
English Language Learners:
  7.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 12.90%
Black 55.80%
Hispanic 15.20%
White 13.40%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 35.00%
White 47.50%
Other 17.50%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.50%
Students with SETSS
  1.40%
Students with ICT
  10.00%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  86.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  14.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Algebra I
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.4
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services56 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services38 (78%)N/A (N/A)11 (22%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (88%)
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 US Hist.
  45
Regents Living Env.
  49
ELL Progress
  52
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