Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (02M533) 
40 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003, Manhattan
Phone: 212-253-3110
Email: Admissions@unionsquareacademy.org
Hours: 8:20am - 2:41pm
School Website: https://Unionsquareacademy.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/48205
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M533/HS/
Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square
Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M8, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
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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 and dentistry, 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.
Academic Highlights: Community Partners: Vineyard Theater; Battery Dance Company; Cleary Law Firm, NYU College of Dentistry, St. John's University, Work-Based Learning Program: 12th grade students participate in internships in the healthcare industry (hospitals, dental clinics, pharmacies), Experiential Learning: Students complete projects and activities that reflect the real-world tasks of professionals in health science careers., CTE program(s): Dental Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy, Advisory Program: Peer Group Connection for 9th grade and iMentor program for 11th, and 12th grade into Freshman year of college., College Bound Initiative (CBI): CBI counselors ensure awareness, access, and financial aid awards for college bound students.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Session
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Manhattan students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to 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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Manhattan students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 46.30%
Unknown 29.50%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 71.10%
Black 18.20%
Hispanic 59.60%
White 5.90%
Other 4.00%
Hispanic 26.50%
White 38.20%
Other 20.60%