Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters, The (07X551)

339 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451, Bronx
Phone: 718-401-4891
Email: schless@bxletters.org
Hours: 8:00am - 3:40pm
Principal: Amy Schless
School Website: http://www.bronxletters.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X551/
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Subway: 2 to 149th St-Grand Concourse; 4, 5 to 138th St; 6 to 138th St-3rd Ave
Bus: Bx1, Bx13, Bx15, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx32, Bx33, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, M125
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Program Details
Urban Assembly School Bronx Academy of Letters ASD Horizon Program (X27Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
343
354
362
    Grade 12 Students
68
66
74
    Grade 11 Students
85
75
67
    Grade 10 Students
101
96
98
    Grade 9 Students
89
117
123
Avg. Class Size
16.9
19.5
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 53
0 / 22
Attendance %
78%
76%
Graduation %
73%
81%
84%
College %
51%
54%
61%
Urban Assembly School Bronx Academy of Letters ASD Horizon Program (X27Y)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
3 / 8 (0.38)
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
About the School

Our school was founded on the idea that students who can express themselves in writing can succeed in any path. Writing is another way where we leverage student voice and strengthen social justice! In addition to our inquiry-based college preparatory curriculum, students participate in regular field trips to arts institutions, overnight trips to universities, SAT prep, and enriching community-building activities. Our student services team connects students to jobs, internships, and programs that allow them to travel all over the world. We celebrate hard work, curiosity, self-expression, and service. Our graduates are critical readers and writers, fully prepared to maximize their learning and change the world.

Other Features: Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Outdoor Track, Table Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  67.86%
Academic Engagement 
  62.62%
Safety 
  66.13%
Bully Prevention 
  51.00%
Inclusivity 
  78.70%
Mental Support 
  66.00%
Environment 
  63.25%
Post-School Support 
  73.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.80%
School Satisfaction 
  86.67%
Student Behavior 
  54.25%
Student Support 
  86.48%
School Leadership 
  77.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  73.00%
Instructional Development 
  83.84%
Post-School Support 
  95.17%
Family Responses
Education 
  88.56%
Teacher Support 
  89.71%
Safety 
  96.67%
School Community 
  77.56%
School Leadership 
  92.25%
Post-School Support 
  83.00%
IEP Support 
  87.00%

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. %
  73.40%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  47
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  40
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  28.50%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  371
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  397
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.00%
4-Year College 31.10%
Unknown 48.90%

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 57.60%
Female 42.40%
English Language Learners:
  14.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  33.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.80%
Black 31.90%
Hispanic 62.50%
White 3.50%
Other 1.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.60%
Hispanic 17.60%
White 45.10%
Other 17.70%
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