Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (05M369)

509 West 129 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027, Manhattan
Phone: 212-543-4460
Email: a.castro-ortiz@uaperformingarts.org
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
Principal: Roxanne Brown
School Website: https://www.uaperformingarts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M369/
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Subway: 1 to 125th St; B, C to 135th St
Bus: Bx33, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M125, M3, M4, M5, M60-SBS
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Program Details
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (M04A)
Performing Arts

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) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
217
267
327
    Grade 12 Students
55
60
79
    Grade 11 Students
42
65
63
    Grade 10 Students
74
70
96
    Grade 9 Students
46
72
89
Avg. Class Size
21.0
21.9
Complaints / Suspensions
9 / 0
32 / 35
32 / 39
Attendance %
76%
76%
Graduation %
83%
90%
81%
College %
56%
47%
55%
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (M04A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
45 / 85 (0.53)
7 / 23 (0.30)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
39 / 85 (0.46)
15 / 23 (0.65)

Offers - Waitlist
50 / 84 (0.60)
20 / 24 (0.83)

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

The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (UASPA) is a college-preparatory, performing arts high school. At UASPA, we believe that all students deserve access to a rigorous academic and artistic high school experience; therefore, we do not screen or audition our students. We have partnerships with organizations, such as Tony Bennett Foundation/Exploring the Arts, Martha Graham Dance Company, and EPIC Theatre Ensemble, that support our teachers with improving arts-infused instruction and provide students with exceptional art and career based learning experiences. We are also partnered with College Bound Initiative, a vital partner that enables us to maximize students' college awareness, access, placement, and financial aid awards.

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • 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 English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Softball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Softball, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
Art Club, Dance, EPIC Theatre Ensemble, Gamers Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection, PM School, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Theatre, Tutoring, Vocal Music, Yearbook
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.29%
Academic Engagement 
  73.92%
Safety 
  76.88%
Bully Prevention 
  73.00%
Inclusivity 
  92.20%
Mental Support 
  79.78%
Environment 
  71.50%
Post-School Support 
  86.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  59.40%
School Satisfaction 
  59.42%
Student Behavior 
  48.00%
Student Support 
  76.57%
School Leadership 
  46.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  60.33%
Instructional Development 
  63.90%
Post-School Support 
  95.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.50%
Teacher Support 
  87.29%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  82.63%
School Leadership 
  97.13%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  0.00%

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. %
  84.10%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  43
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  32
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  77.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  397
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  418
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.50%
4-Year College 42.70%
Other Postsecondary 2.10%
Unknown 41.70%

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:
Male 28.10%
Female 71.40%
Other 0.50%
English Language Learners:
  5.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.90%
Black 56.20%
Hispanic 41.50%
White 0.50%
Other 0.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 33.30%
White 33.30%
Other 33.40%

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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