Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, The (13K483)

283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-858-1160
Hours: 8:40am - 3:30pm
School Website: https://sljhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K483/
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School Leader: Kristin Ferrales (kferrales@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Marvin Harris (mharris16@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Danielle Cardarelli-Badi (dcardarellibadio@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Debby Wallace (dwallace@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Zoe Wallin (zwallin@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Caitlin Giorgio (cgiorgio@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ) offers a challenging academic program with an emphasis on law and justice. We offer a nationally recognized college and career readiness curriculum. Through integrated partnerships, supportive relationships, and rigorous coursework, students develop strong communication skills and an understanding of the role law plays in society. SLJ students participate in the democratic process through Student Council, Town Hall meetings, and Youth Court. SLJ graduates are strong readers and writers who think critically, work cooperatively, and question constantly. Families and community members stay involved through an open door policy, frequent home contact by advisors, and monthly family events.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 64%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Adams Street Academy
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (13K527)
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, The (13K483)
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading
Clubs
Art Club, Black Student Union, Broadway's Babies, Chess Club, Dance, Drama & Creative Arts, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Internships, Latino Culture Club, Local Programs, Opportunity Programs, Speech & Debate, StuCo, Study Abroad, Yearbook, Young Men's Initiative, Young Women's Association
Art
At Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ), we believe that a rigorous education includes the arts. Through a variety of arts experiences and partnership opportunities, we make the arts a powerful partner in learning. In 10th and 12th grade, students are exposed to a variety of arts through connections made in content classes and outside arts partnerships. In 9th and 11th grade, students are given exposure to over 20 arts providers for afterschool and enrichment opportunities. Approximately fifty students from the school participate in off-site enrichment programming in the arts.
Program Details
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice(K08X)
Law & Government

Law and justice are the lenses through which subject matter is viewed and academic skills are developed. Our theme reflects our conviction that educating is in itself an act of social justice, and that learning can be amplified when done through the lens of the law.

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:95 / 94 (1.01)133 / 94 (1.41)
SWD applicants/seats:10 / 21 (0.48)22 / 21 (1.05)
Rank Avg: 6.04
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
410
436
442
    Grade 12 Students
98
99
112
    Grade 11 Students
94
105
100
    Grade 10 Students
103
109
125
    Grade 9 Students
115
123
105
Avg. Class Size
25.4
24.2
27.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.7
12.3
14.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
41 / 0 / 34
71 / 161 / 51
34 / 77 / 38
Attendance %
83%
82%
Graduation %
89%
90%
College %
70%
69%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
593 (105) / 115
0
677 (155) / 115
149

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 86% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.83%
Academic Engagement 
  67.73%
Safety 
  63.75%
Bully Prevention 
  61.13%
Inclusivity 
  80.09%
Mental Support 
  71.63%
Environment 
  63.71%
Post-School Support 
  76.80%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  95.50%
School Satisfaction 
  90.38%
Student Behavior 
  63.33%
Student Support 
  95.33%
School Leadership 
  94.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  91.60%
Instructional Development 
  92.78%
Post-School Support 
  95.17%
Family Responses 34% responded
Education 
  85.63%
Teacher Support 
  83.83%
Safety 
  81.67%
School Community 
  63.50%
School Leadership 
  82.40%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  92.67%

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. %
  89.50%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.64
Performance Score
  0.63
College Aptitude
CCR
  39.00%
SAT Math
  421
SAT R/W
  460
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.80%
4-Year College 62.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.80%
Unknown 19.40%

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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 37.10%
Female 62.90%
English Language Learners:
  2.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.10%
Black 57.30%
Hispanic 32.20%
White 3.70%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.60%
Hispanic 14.70%
White 55.90%
Other 8.80%

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
  17.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  13.80%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  86.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  14.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  68
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.7
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  92.67%

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 Services69 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (17%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (83%)
Speech-Language Therapy28 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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)
ELL Progress
  72

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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