Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (02M533) 
40 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003, Manhattan
Phone: 212-253-3110
Hours: 8:20am - 2:41pm
School Website: https://Unionsquareacademy.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M533/
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School Leader: Bernardo Ascona (bascona@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jovany Cuevas (jcuevas2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ana Jochola Fabian (ajocholafabian@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Nancy Nunez (nnunez9@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Elizabeth Tapia Alberto (etapiaalberto@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jovany Cuevas (jcuevas2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
This is a small CTE high school with big dreams of helping students prepare for health careers not only in pharmacy, dentistry, and Diagnostic Medicine, but also in many other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) areas. The focus on STEM helps students market their skills in the growing job industries. Our unique project-based instructional approach uses activities that engage students' interest and motivation as they solve problems using an inquiry approach. These activities are designed to answer a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world outside the classroom. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%
Academic Highlights: College Bound Initiative (CBI): CBI counselors ensure awareness, access, and financial aid awards for college bound students., Experiential Learning: Students complete projects and activities that reflect the real-world tasks of professionals in health science careers., Community Partners: Vineyard Theater; Battery Dance Company; Cleary Law Firm, NYU College of Dentistry, St. John's University, Advisory Program: Peer Group Connection for 9th grade and iMentor program for 11th, and 12th grade into Freshman year of college., FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine), CTE program(s): Dental Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy, Work-Based Learning Program: 12th grade students participate in internships in the healthcare industry (hospitals, dental clinics, pharmacies)
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Internships, Summer Session
School Features:
CTE Endorsement
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) (02M546)
Gramercy Arts High School (02M374)
Harvest Collegiate High School (02M534)
High School for Language and Diplomacy, The (02M399)
International High School at Union Square (02M438)
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (02M533)
Programs
Health Professions
Students who are interested in becoming a pharmacy technician can acquire certification as approved by state. You will complete four years of courses, which include a Career and Financial Management course, and an internship in the pharmacy area. You will need to pass Pharmacy Technician Examination by senior year.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Manhattan students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Health Professions
Students who wish to enter the dental field can acquire certification by completing the Dental Laboratory Technician program in high school, complete four years of courses which include Career and Financial Management, with 150 hours of internship time in the dental field. You will also need to pass the NOCTI Dental Laboratory Technician examination to get certification.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Manhattan students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Health Professions
Diagnostic Medicine is a pathway designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of: diagnostic medical imaging, medical laboratory testing, and other patient diagnostic procedures. Upon completion of this four year experience, proficient students will be able to describe new and evolving diagnostic technologies including radiological studies and clinical lab studies to make a patient diagnosis; to explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting and begin to perform foundational healthcare skills. This program involves early college credits with CUNY, apprenticeships with hospitals and clinics, and health organizations.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
Rank Avg:  |
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 50.00%
Unknown 12.00%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 68.30%
Black 15.40%
Hispanic 57.50%
White 7.50%
Other 4.60%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 46.90%
Other 12.50%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 47 (78%) | <=5 (?) | >5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 35 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (67%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (33%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 41 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
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)
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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