Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, The (13K483)

283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-858-1160
Email: tgoodger@sljhs.org OR dmoldovan@sljhs.org
Hours: 8:40am - 3:30pm
Principal: Kristin Ferrales
School Website: https://sljhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/39561
Admissions Information: http://www.sljhs.org/enroll-as-a-student
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/13K483/HS/
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, R to Borough Hall; A, C, F to Jay St - Borough Hall; B, Q to DeKalb Av; G to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; J, Z to High St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67, B69
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About

The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ) offers a challenging academic program with an emphasis on law and justice. We offer a nationally recognized college and career readiness curriculum. Through integrated partnerships, supportive relationships, and rigorous coursework, students develop strong communication skills and an understanding of the role law plays in society. SLJ students participate in the democratic process through Student Council, Town Hall meetings, and Youth Court. SLJ graduates are strong readers and writers who think critically, work cooperatively, and question constantly. Families and community members stay involved through an open door policy, frequent home contact by advisors, and monthly family events.

Other Features: Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math)
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cheerleading, UA Basketball Team
Activities
Art Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Broadway's Babies, Dance, Speech & Debate, Drama & Creative Arts, Gender & Sexualities Alliance, Yearbook, Young Men's Initiative, Young Women's Association, StuCo, Latino Culture Club, Local Programs, Opportunity Programs, Study Abroad, Internships
Programs
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice(K08X)
Law & Government

Law and justice are the lenses through which subject matter is viewed and academic skills are developed. Our theme reflects our conviction that educating is in itself an act of social justice, and that learning can be amplified when done through the lens of the law.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
442
452
    Grade 12 Students
112
94
    Grade 11 Students
100
111
    Grade 10 Students
125
117
    Grade 9 Students
105
130
Avg. Class Size
27.1
Complaints / Suspensions
34 / 77
33 / 131
Attendance %
82%
83%
Graduation %
90%
93%
College %
69%
85%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
677 (155) / 115
149
712 / 115
137
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (K08X)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

133 / 94 (1.41)
22 / 21 (1.05)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 75% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.14%
Academic Engagement 
  62.50%
Safety 
  73.00%
Bully Prevention 
  68.25%
Inclusivity 
  87.70%
Mental Support 
  69.20%
Environment 
  70.18%
Post-School Support 
  84.22%
Teacher Responses - 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  91.67%
School Satisfaction 
  94.00%
Student Behavior 
  65.00%
Student Support 
  95.53%
School Leadership 
  96.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  100.00%
Instructional Development 
  92.53%
Post-School Support 
  95.63%
Family Responses - 33% responded
Education 
  87.88%
Teacher Support 
  85.17%
Safety 
  91.67%
School Community 
  84.44%
School Leadership 
  94.36%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  50
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  29
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  42.00%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  453
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  471
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.10%
4-Year College 55.50%
Unknown 30.40%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 34.20%
Female 65.80%
English Language Learners:
  3.40%
Students with IEPs:
  17.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.90%
Black 54.80%
Hispanic 35.10%
White 5.00%
Other 2.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.70%
White 55.20%
Other 24.10%
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