Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, The (03M307)

122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023, Manhattan
Phone: 212-501-1110
Email: denisedejesus@uamhighschool.org
Hours: 8:15am - 2:39pm
Principal: Paulo Fonseca
School Website: https://UAMHighSchool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44883
Admissions Information: https://www.uamhighschool.org/copy-of-for-parents-2
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/03M307/HS/
Subway: 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; 2, 3 to 72nd St; A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle
Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M57, M66, M7, M72
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Program Details
The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies (M22X)
Communications

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) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
319
369
    Grade 12 Students
100
102
    Grade 11 Students
71
110
    Grade 10 Students
78
75
    Grade 9 Students
70
82
Avg. Class Size
17.2
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 8
0 / 10
Attendance %
78%
76%
Graduation %
95%
89%
College %
60%
69%
The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies (M22X)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

31 / 88 (0.35)
11 / 24 (0.46)
Offers - Waitlist

48 / 87 (0.55)
7 / 25 (0.28)
Offers

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

UAM is a school that is focused on bringing out the best in all students' thinking so that they are able to achieve at high levels. UAM graduates are able to respond to the world by making choices that maximize positive outcomes for themselves and others. UAM is focused on students becoming better critical thinkers, not just acquiring more knowledge. As a result our students are able to respond productively in novel situations. UAM students are able to solve problems, access, analyze, and evaluate information and messages from a range of media, make a decision, and express their thinking verbally and in writing. As a result, UAM students are prepared to perform well in college, their career, life and be productive members of communities. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, CRMYA School, Health Center

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.43%
Academic Engagement 
  66.31%
Safety 
  81.38%
Bully Prevention 
  68.63%
Inclusivity 
  86.10%
Mental Support 
  72.22%
Environment 
  71.00%
Post-School Support 
  81.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.00%
School Satisfaction 
  91.17%
Student Behavior 
  51.63%
Student Support 
  88.43%
School Leadership 
  85.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  73.00%
Instructional Development 
  80.88%
Post-School Support 
  92.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.33%
Teacher Support 
  92.14%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  76.56%
School Leadership 
  94.25%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  41
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  25
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  90.20%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  418
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  437
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.80%
4-Year College 36.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 37.50%

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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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 49.50%
Female 50.50%
English Language Learners:
  6.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.50%
Black 28.20%
Hispanic 62.40%
White 3.40%
Other 3.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 16.70%
White 56.70%
Other 26.60%

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

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