Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (05M369) 
509 West 129 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027, Manhattan
Phone: 212-543-4460
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
School Website: https://www.uaperformingarts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M369/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Willayie Saygbe (wsaygbe@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Elizabeth Whitaker (ewhitaker@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Cecilia Marquette (cmarquette@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Rasheed Sparks (rsparks@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Adylia Castro Ortiz (acastroortiz@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Shayla Proctor (sproctor@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (UASPA) is a unique college preparatory high school that integrates rigorous academics with specialized training in theater, dance, music, and visual arts, all without screening or requiring students to pass auditions. UASPA partners with prestigious organizations such as the Harlem School of the Arts, where students take classes during the day, after school, and in the summer, as well as with Epic Theatre Ensemble, Martha Graham Dance Company, Tony Bennett Foundation/Exploring the Arts, and the College Bound Initiative. These partnerships provide students with exceptional opportunities for artistic and academic growth in a supportive and inclusive environment, preparing them for successful futures in the arts and higher education.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Performing Arts
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
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 (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 40.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 47.20%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 71.40%
Other 0.50%
Black 56.20%
Hispanic 41.50%
White 0.50%
Other 0.90%
White 30.40%
Other 26.10%
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 | 38 (97%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 22 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (91%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (9%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 0 (0%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (100%) |
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
