Urban Assembly School for Green Careers, The (03M402)

145 West 84 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024, Manhattan
Phone: 212-787-1189
Hours: 9:00am - 3:20pm
School Website: https://www.uagreencareers.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M402/
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School Leader: Kerry Rutishauser (krutishauser@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Dana Bailey (dbailey25@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Vincent Hurst (vhurst2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Neyla Sassi (nsassi2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Neyla Sassi (nsassi2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Chizoba Okwor (cokwor@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (UAGC) is a CTE-endorsed school that focuses on preparing students for 21st-century careers through a college-preparatory curriculum and hands-on technical science pathways. Key course offerings center on Building Science and Urban Agriculture, providing practical skills to solve real-world problems. The school also features [more]
Academic Score
  40.73%
Survey Score
  68.96%
About & Events

Welcome to Green, where we're dedicated to preparing students for success in a 21st-century world through innovative programs and a supportive learning environment. College-Preparatory Curriculum and Instruction: We offer rigorous college-preparatory curricula and individually tailored instruction that ensures students are well-equipped for higher education. Our comprehensive technical science pathways, Building [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 44%

Academic Highlights: Four-Year Writing and Dance Programs, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Marketing Specialist), CTE program(s): Horticulture, Sustainable Buildings, College Now Courses Available, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Bilingual Special Education (BSE): Spanish, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, [more]

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
French, Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Louis Brandeis
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Frank McCourt High School (03M417)
Global Learning Collaborative, The (03M403)
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers, The (03M402)
Other Sports
Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs
AM Basketball Club, Anime Club, Dance Club, Drama Program, Game Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Paid Internships, Student Council, Student Mentoring [more]
Art Courses
General Visual Arts
Program Details & Offers
The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers(A13A)
Architecture

UAGC's CTE program engages students through both hands-on and academic exposure to the chief theories, and practices within both the urban agriculture and building science fields. Within this program, students learn directly from industry experts, engage in work-site visits, compete for industry-based paid internships, and have the option to earn industry certifications. All students select their major after 9th grade. CTE Endorsed diploma is available for Building Science pathway.

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
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:61 / 93 (0.66)28 / 94 (0.30)
SWD applicants/seats:22 / 27 (0.81)11 / 26 (0.42)
Rank Avg: 6.246.67
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
323
318
307
    Grade 12 Students
37
55
83
    Grade 11 Students
93
39
53
    Grade 10 Students
113
108
43
    Grade 9 Students
80
116
128
Avg. Class Size
20.4
20.9
15.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.0
10.1
10.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
19 / 62 / 7
6 / 89 / 0
28 / 71 / 2
Attendance %
78%
79%
Graduation %
87%
96%
College %
56%
56%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
637 (83) / 120
83
494 (39) / 120
45
696 (119) / 120
148

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 76% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.50%
Academic Engagement 
  63.27%
Safety 
  76.88%
Bully Prevention 
  69.63%
Inclusivity 
  75.64%
Mental Support 
  71.25%
Environment 
  64.93%
Post-School Support 
  78.60%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  58.00%
School Satisfaction 
  57.50%
Student Behavior 
  34.89%
Student Support 
  70.40%
School Leadership 
  32.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  29.60%
Instructional Development 
  55.56%
Post-School Support 
  81.00%
Family Responses 15% responded
Education 
  93.00%
Teacher Support 
  93.67%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  78.57%
School Leadership 
  84.80%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  96.33%

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. %
  87.50%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.41
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  27.50%
SAT Math
  397
SAT R/W
  438
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.80%
4-Year College 45.70%
Unknown 39.50%

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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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 54.20%
Female 45.80%
English Language Learners:
  22.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  26.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  92.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.50%
Black 16.40%
Hispanic 75.90%
White 3.70%
Other 2.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 20.70%
White 62.10%
Other 17.20%

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
  25.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  15.10%
Students with SC
  3.50%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  82.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  18.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  55
Regents Living Env.
  43
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.3
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  96.33%

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 Services48 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class10 (48%)11 (52%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services43 (86%)N/A (N/A)7 (14%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (33%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (67%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)<=5 (?)6 (75%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School15 (79%)
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 Gl. Hist.
  49
Regents Living Env.
  44
ELL Progress
  29

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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