Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters, The (07X551)

339 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451, Bronx
Phone: 718-401-4891
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
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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Overview
AI Summary
The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (UABAL) is an "Open" admissions high school focused on writing and social justice, operating with an inquiry-based, college-preparatory curriculum. Its course offerings are strong in the liberal arts, including seven distinct Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as AP English Literature and Composition, AP [more]
Academic Score
  37.96%  (ranked #356 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  78.64%  (ranked #252 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

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 [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 71%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Outdoor Track, Table Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Bronx United
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)
Art Courses
Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production, Traditional and Studio Art
Programs & Offers
Bronx Academy of Letters(X27A)
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

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:32 / 73 (0.44)25 / 79 (0.32)
SWD applicants/seats:20 / 11 (1.82)17 / 13 (1.31)
Rank Avg: 5.746.49
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Urban Assembly School Bronx Academy of Letters ASD Horizon Program(X27Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 8 (0.00)3 / 8 (0.38)
Rank Avg: 3.00
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
296
343
354
    Grade 12 Students
68
68
66
    Grade 11 Students
64
85
75
    Grade 10 Students
98
101
96
    Grade 9 Students
66
89
117
Avg. Class Size
16.3
16.9
19.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
7.4
7.7
9.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 48 / 0
0 / 61 / 1
0 / 53 / 0
Attendance %
81%
78%
Graduation %
78%
81%
College %
51%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
247 (52) / 92
-1
309 (45) / 108
58
387 (95) / 108
102

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)
Student Responses 61% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.50%
Academic Engagement 
  63.00%
Safety 
  64.75%
Bully Prevention 
  53.13%
Inclusivity 
  73.27%
Mental Support 
  67.50%
Environment 
  60.00%
Post-School Support 
  75.33%
Teacher Responses 98% responded
Academic Rigor 
  88.50%
School Satisfaction 
  92.75%
Student Behavior 
  66.22%
Student Support 
  93.53%
School Leadership 
  89.33%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.80%
Instructional Development 
  89.72%
Post-School Support 
  97.17%
Family Responses 9% responded
Education 
  87.75%
Teacher Support 
  86.17%
Safety 
  82.33%
School Community 
  67.13%
School Leadership 
  81.40%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  93.00%

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

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  79.70%
CC Regents
  51
Non-CC Regents
  59
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.31
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.10%
SAT Math
  385
SAT R/W
  416
Postsecondary
2-Year College 5.10%
4-Year College 37.90%
Unknown 57.00%

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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

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 59.30%
Female 40.70%
English Language Learners:
  16.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  34.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.70%
Black 31.40%
Hispanic 62.30%
White 4.40%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 16.10%
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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  32.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  16.60%
Students with SC
  9.60%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  5.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  72.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  93.00%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services82 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class48 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy23 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy83 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School40 (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)
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  77.8
ELL Progress
  42

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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