The Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is a small 6-12 school that prepares young female, transgender, and non-binary students for success in college and the world of work. We provide an academically rigorous curriculum that reflects the core set of knowledge and skills necessary for students to become culturally literate problem solvers, capable of becoming leaders in their local and global community. Embracing the theme of empowerment through social equity and activism, we develop our students into critical thinkers who rely on evidence, logic, and sound reasoning to formulate ideas and to support them. Our school, in collaboration with community stakeholders, supports students as they transition into adulthood in an environment which fosters the emotional, physical and intellectual growth necessary for post- secondary independence. We offer a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, beginning in the 10th grade, and all students are programmed to receive an Advanced Regents Diploma as well as the Seal of Civic Readiness. Our students are part of a tight-knit, diverse community and they benefit greatly from our small size and unique personal attention, with many opportunities for leadership and meaningful student-adult partnerships. Every student is placed in an advisory that focuses on Social Emotional Learning. Affinity spaces are available for students who identify in various identity groups. Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation are a big part of our community values and norms and our staff embraces anti-racism, social justice and equity in our classrooms + community. [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%

Academic Highlights: Dual enrollment courses offered for college credit, Access to and support with a multitude of enrichment/work-based learning opportunities with organizations both outside and within the school community and network (dedicated Enrichment Coordinator), Every student is scheduled to earn both an Advanced Regents diploma and the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness, A fully inclusive environment for English Language Learners and Students with IEPs, 100% of high schoolers enroll in advanced courses and 70% take AP courses [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat [more]

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

• November 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm UASLE in Person Open House
• November 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Virtual Open House School Tour

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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

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

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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