Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (05M369)

509 West 129 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027, Manhattan
Phone: 212-543-4460
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
School Website: https://www.uaperformingarts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M369/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Willayie Saygbe (wsaygbe@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitaker (ewhitaker@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Cecilia Marquette (cmarquette@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Rasheed Sparks (rsparks@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Adylia Castro Ortiz (acastroortiz@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Shayla Proctor (sproctor@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (UASPA) is a unique college preparatory high school that integrates rigorous academics with specialized training in theater, dance, music, and visual arts, all without screening or requiring students to pass auditions. UASPA partners with prestigious organizations such as the Harlem School of the Arts, where students take classes during the day, after school, and in the summer, as well as with Epic Theatre Ensemble, Martha Graham Dance Company, Tony Bennett Foundation/Exploring the Arts, and the College Bound Initiative. These partnerships provide students with exceptional opportunities for artistic and academic growth in a supportive and inclusive environment, preparing them for successful futures in the arts and higher education.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

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 Team
Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts
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
Art
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts Arts program showcased both a Winter and Spring Performances for over 400 families in the community. In addition, this year, UASPA dance and vocal programs were asked to perform at two community events: the Conversation with the Commissioners in November of 2023 and The History of Music: A panel discussion with Matthew Knowles in February of 2024. Both events were sponsored by TCIONY with audiences of over 450 guests consisting of officers from the Chancellors Office, NY Law Enforcement Commissioners, school leaders and students of all ages.
Program Details
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts(M04A)
Performing Arts

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:45 / 85 (0.53)39 / 85 (0.46)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 23 (0.30)15 / 23 (0.65)
Rank Avg: 6.51
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
175
217
267
    Grade 12 Students
31
55
60
    Grade 11 Students
32
42
65
    Grade 10 Students
74
74
70
    Grade 9 Students
38
46
72
Avg. Class Size
20.7
21.0
21.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.2
9.5
11.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 2
15 / 21 / 4
32 / 35 / 6
Attendance %
74%
76%
Graduation %
84%
90%
College %
56%
47%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
372 (52) / 108
0
408 (54) / 108
0

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 33% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.83%
Academic Engagement 
  63.73%
Safety 
  70.50%
Bully Prevention 
  65.13%
Inclusivity 
  84.82%
Mental Support 
  68.38%
Environment 
  62.57%
Post-School Support 
  72.20%
Teacher Responses 89% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
School Satisfaction 
  68.25%
Student Behavior 
  62.22%
Student Support 
  83.13%
School Leadership 
  74.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.60%
Instructional Development 
  78.11%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
Family Responses 14% responded
Education 
  82.50%
Teacher Support 
  72.17%
Safety 
  81.00%
School Community 
  66.75%
School Leadership 
  81.10%
Post-School Support 
  74.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.90%
CC Regents
  51
Non-CC Regents
  55
Impact Score
  0.27
Performance Score
  0.33
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.50%
SAT Math
  384
SAT R/W
  416
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.40%
4-Year College 40.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 47.20%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 23.40%
Female 76.00%
Other 0.60%
English Language Learners:
  8.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 53.70%
Hispanic 45.10%
White 0.60%
Other 0.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 43.50%
White 30.40%
Other 26.10%

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
  31.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.40%
Students with ICT
  18.00%
Students with SC
  0.90%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  12.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  47
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents US Hist.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80.8
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 Services38 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services22 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

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)
ELL Progress
  50

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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