Urban Assembly Maker Academy (02M282)

411 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10038, Manhattan
Phone: 212-225-0890
Email: info@uamaker.nyc
Hours: 09:00am - 03:40pm
Principal: Amy Piller
School Website: https://www.uamaker.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46787
Admissions Information: https://tinyurl.com/yxasfznq
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M282/HS/
Subway: 1, E to Park Place; 2, 3, A, C to Fulton St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Chambers St; N, Q to Canal St; R to City Hall
Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38
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About

UA Maker prepares students to find and solve challenges and create positive change. Our school uses design thinking and competency-based grading to support all students for college and career success. All students take classes in digital media and computer science in addition to Regents based classes. Students also get hands-on, minds-on learning activities as well as work-based learning opportunities that not only aid in the transcript but grow their resumes. Students work with their teachers to develop the technology skills essential for a 21st century world. Your classes will challenge you to explore new ideas and technologies. UA Maker is a community of learners dedicated to growth mindset, self-awareness, and iteration. We are an Ed Opt school, that offers 70% of its seats to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Academic Highlights: Advanced Courses Offered, CTE program(s): Computer Programming/Programmer, General (Interaction Design), Computer Software and Media Applications, Other (Proposed Program in Digital Media), Language Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 70% of seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports

AP Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science)

Diploma Endorsements

Math, CTE

Boys PSAL Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL Sports

Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

Other Sports

Badminton, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness Club, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Table Tennis, Wrestling

Activities

After School Clubs include: Maker Eats/Cooking Club, Photography, Community Service, Internships, Video Game Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Tutoring, Chess, Student Leadership, Design Team, Yearbook, Tech Club, Fitness, Anime, Food Justice Collective

Programs

Urban Assembly Maker Academy(M61A)
Computer Science & Technology

Typical 9th grade schedules include Physics, Algebra or Geometry, US History, ELA, Health, Advisory, Physical Education, Foundations of Computer Science, and Foundations of Design.

Method:

Ed. Opt.

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) Open to New York City residents

DIA Admissions:

Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 70% of seats.
For the remaining 30% of seats, all students will be considered.

Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

525

510

Grade 12 Students

118

104

Grade 11 Students

134

119

Grade 10 Students

139

138

Grade 9 Students

134

149

Avg. Class Size

25.5

Complaints / Suspensions

<5 / 0

<5 / 7

Attendance %

87%

82%

Graduation %

95%

94%

College %

73%

79%

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

1,032 (160) / 125
0

887 / 125
164

Urban Assembly Maker Academy (M61A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
DIA Seats:

Non-DIA Seats:

SWD Applicants / Seats:

124 / 98 (1.27)
68
30
36 / 27 (1.33)
Offers - Waitlist

Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)

Student Responses - 77% responded

Academic Rigor

78.71%

Academic Engagement

68.42%

Safety

87.78%

Bully Prevention

80.75%

Inclusivity

91.90%

Mental Support

78.10%

Environment

77.64%

Post-School Support

84.89%

Teacher Responses - 100% responded

Academic Rigor

77.67%

School Satisfaction

82.83%

Student Behavior

55.44%

Student Support

84.93%

School Leadership

79.27%

Instructional Clarity

71.40%

Instructional Development

84.59%

Post-School Support

96.13%

Family Responses - 31% responded

Education

87.50%

Teacher Support

79.50%

Safety

95.67%

School Community

85.00%

School Leadership

93.82%

Post-School Support

90.00%

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

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

95.10%

Avg. CC Regents Score

Avg. Non-CC Regents Score

College Aptitude

CCPC Index

95.10%

Avg. SAT Math Score

462

Avg. SAT Read/Write Score

480

Postsecondary

2-Year College 14.50%
4-Year College 47.30%
Unknown 38.20%

School Demographics (2022-23)

Student Population:

Male 66.30%
Female 33.50%
Other 0.20%

English Language Learners:

4.80%

Students with IEPs:

23.40%

Economic Need Index:

73.70%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 9.50%
Black 30.50%
Hispanic 46.70%
White 10.90%
Other 2.40%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Asian 10.90%
Black 28.30%
Hispanic 13.00%
White 41.30%
Other 6.50%

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