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

122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023, Manhattan
Phone: 212-501-1110
Hours: 8:15am - 2:39pm
School Website: https://UAMHighSchool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M307/
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School Leader: Paulo Fonseca (pfonseca2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Betsy Guzman (bguzman6@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Denise De Jesus (ddejesus6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Denise De Jesus (ddejesus6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Andy Petranker (apetranker@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies (UAM) is a small high school focused on developing critical thinkers who can analyze and evaluate information from a range of media. The course offerings include a Communications curriculum where students are encouraged to "Be the Media" and gain exposure to various art [more]
Academic Score
  40.18%
Survey Score
  81.49%
About & Events

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 [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 67%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, Ed Equity Partnership, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, ASD Nest & Horizon Programs, Language Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, CRMYA School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Italian
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
PSAL Team
Martin L. King Jr
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice (03M492)
High School of Arts and Technology (03M494)
Manhattan / Hunter Science High School (03M541)
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry, The (03M299)
Special Music School (03M859)
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, The (03M307)
Art Courses
Art History, General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Urban Assembly Media High School we believe - YOU ARE THE MEDIA. Our courses provide exposures to a variety of art materials, concepts and techniques in order to provide you, the artist, with a solid foundation to express yourself as only you can. Be the Media.
Program Details & Offers
Urban Assembly For Media ASD Horizon Program(M22Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:1 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 16 (0.94)16 / 8 (2.00)
Rank Avg: 1.001.57
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School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
332
304
319
    Grade 12 Students
66
73
100
    Grade 11 Students
80
70
71
    Grade 10 Students
82
74
78
    Grade 9 Students
104
87
70
Avg. Class Size
18.5
16.8
17.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.6
9.5
11.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
<5 / 32 / 7
<5 / 8 / 2
Attendance %
82%
78%
Graduation %
93%
95%
College %
61%
60%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
378 (73) / 115
-1
328 (71) / 126
109
327 (63) / 126
100

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.67%
Academic Engagement 
  69.27%
Safety 
  81.00%
Bully Prevention 
  69.63%
Inclusivity 
  80.00%
Mental Support 
  75.88%
Environment 
  69.79%
Post-School Support 
  80.80%
Teacher Responses 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.00%
School Satisfaction 
  85.63%
Student Behavior 
  65.44%
Student Support 
  86.73%
School Leadership 
  90.13%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.60%
Instructional Development 
  82.94%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
Family Responses 85% responded
Education 
  95.38%
Teacher Support 
  91.83%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  71.13%
School Leadership 
  93.80%
Post-School Support 
  93.50%
IEP Support 
  98.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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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. %
  93.10%
CC Regents
  53
Non-CC Regents
  56
Impact Score
  0.34
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.20%
SAT Math
  415
SAT R/W
  440
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.40%
4-Year College 29.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 49.10%

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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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.60%
Female 43.40%
English Language Learners:
  17.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  87.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.00%
Black 24.40%
Hispanic 65.70%
White 5.70%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 17.60%
White 55.90%
Other 26.50%

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
  28.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  13.50%
Students with SC
  10.50%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  3.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  58
Regents US Hist.
  55
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  98.00%

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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services67 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class43 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services70 (76%)N/A (N/A)22 (24%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School58 (95%)
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 English
  54
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  47
ELL Progress
  48

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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