Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters, The (07X551) 
339 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451, Bronx
Phone: 718-401-4891
Hours: 8:00am - 3:40pm
School Website: http://www.bronxletters.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X551/
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School Leader: Amy Schless (aschless@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lisa Monge (lmonge@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Destiny Vazquez (dvazquez29@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Dana Pecharo (dpecharo@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Dana Pecharo (dpecharo@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Diana Herrera (dherrera4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kelsey Fowler (kfowler7@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters was founded on the idea that students who can express themselves in writing can succeed in any path, leverage student voice, and strengthen social justice. In addition to our inquiry-based college preparatory curriculum, students participate in regular field trips to Broadway plays, art institutions, overnight trips to universities, a multitude of high school elective classes, and enriching community-building activities. We have a partnership with SONYC, a DYCD after-school program that serves as a pathway to success for youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades with clubs, trips, sports, art, and service. Our enrichment team connects students to jobs, internships, and programs that allow them to travel and learn to become the best version of themselves. We celebrate hard work, curiosity, self-expression, and service. Our graduates are critical readers and writers, fully prepared to maximize their learning and change the world.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 71%
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge
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
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Community School for Social Justice (07X427)
Health Opportunities High School (07X670)
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters, The (07X551)
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Our school focuses on writing and social justice, giving all scholars a place to leverage their leadership and amplify their voice. Our extended school-day means there are additional opportunities for students to take high-interest classes and connect their interests and passions in new ways. At BAL, students do A LOT of writing, using their thinking to explain, process, and drive understanding in new areas!
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 3) New York City residents
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program
Applicant Analysis
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 3 / 8 (0.38) | 0 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
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| Waitlist |
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 37.90%
Unknown 57.00%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 42.40%
Black 31.90%
Hispanic 62.50%
White 3.50%
Other 1.30%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 46.40%
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 | 82 (98%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 48 (98%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (99%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (1%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 23 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 83 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 40 (95%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
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
