Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (02M533) 
40 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003, Manhattan
Phone: 212-253-3110
Email: Admissions@unionsquareacademy.org
Hours: 8:20am - 2:41pm
Principal: Bernardo Ascona
School Website: https://Unionsquareacademy.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M533/
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Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square
Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M8, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
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Program Details
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.
- (Group 1) Manhattan students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
About the School
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.
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:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 46.30%
Unknown 29.50%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 67.40%
Black 15.40%
Hispanic 60.60%
White 6.10%
Other 4.40%
Hispanic 26.50%
White 38.20%
Other 20.60%
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