Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (13K527)

283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-260-2300
Hours: 8:30am - 2:50pm
School Website: https://www.uainstitute.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K527/
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School Leader: Kiri Soares (ksoares@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Cusa (jcusa@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Deborah Normandia (dnormandia@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jennifer Jackson Robbins (jjacksonrobbins@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jennifer Cusa (jcusa@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tracey Henderson (thenderson15@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Mary Geoffroy-High (mgeoffroy2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At the Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women, our mission is to empower all students. Our rigorous STEM curriculum engages students to develop their voice, confidence, and capacity to thrive & equitably compete in any college or career of their choice. Partnerships with organizations such as Girls Inc, New York University, NY Sun Works, and CUNY provide students with an array of opportunities. Our personalized relationships create a community where students feel safe to take risks and explore their interests. UAI alumni are tomorrow's leaders who challenge stereotypes to effect change. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to English Language Learners (ELLs) for 18% of seats: first to continuing 8th grade ELL students and then to New York City ELL students

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 60%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Free After School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • Female Only School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to English Language Learners (ELLs) for 18% of seats: first to continuing 8th grade ELL students and then to New York City ELL students
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Adams Street Academy
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (13K527)
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, The (13K483)
Other Sports
Badminton, Dance, Fitness, Track
Clubs
Badminton, Cheer, Dance, Double Dutch, Farm to Table Club, Green Team, GSA, Muslim Student Association, National Honors Society, Photo Club, Recruitment Club, Running Club, SAT Prep, STEAM Club, Student Government, Theater Troupe, Youth Leadership Club
Art
No description provided.
Programs
The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science(L54A)
Science & Math

Rigorous course work in science, computer technology, engineering, and math. Supportive classes in social emotional skill development and learning experiences with partner organizations and local colleges to prepare students for college and beyond.

10th Grade seats available

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) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants who are English Language Learners will be considered first for 18% of seats
  • For the remaining 82% of seats, all students will be considered

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:45 / 66 (0.68)66 / 66 (1.00)
  DIA seats: 1111
SWD applicants/seats:9 / 15 (0.60)9 / 15 (0.60)
  DIA seats: 2?
Rank Avg: 6.00
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
250
280
305
    Grade 12 Students
53
85
72
    Grade 11 Students
62
56
91
    Grade 10 Students
70
64
65
    Grade 9 Students
65
75
77
Avg. Class Size
19.3
20.7
21.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.4
10.1
11.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 28
0 / 27 / 24
0 / 65 / 50
Attendance %
86%
84%
Graduation %
96%
94%
College %
71%
72%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
237 (54) / 81
60
259 (75) / 81
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 69% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.67%
Academic Engagement 
  69.73%
Safety 
  73.75%
Bully Prevention 
  64.50%
Inclusivity 
  83.45%
Mental Support 
  72.13%
Environment 
  64.14%
Post-School Support 
  75.00%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  91.50%
School Satisfaction 
  89.88%
Student Behavior 
  77.56%
Student Support 
  94.73%
School Leadership 
  91.13%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.00%
Instructional Development 
  89.61%
Post-School Support 
  93.50%
Family Responses 28% responded
Education 
  93.00%
Teacher Support 
  91.50%
Safety 
  86.67%
School Community 
  65.13%
School Leadership 
  83.90%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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. %
  95.50%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  55
Impact Score
  0.37
Performance Score
  0.5
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.30%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  426
Postsecondary
2-Year College 26.40%
4-Year College 48.60%
Unknown 25.00%

View Full Academic Data:

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:
Female 100.00%
English Language Learners:
  11.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 16.10%
Black 51.70%
Hispanic 15.30%
White 12.70%
Other 4.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 35.00%
White 47.50%
Other 17.50%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.50%
Students with SETSS
  1.40%
Students with ICT
  10.00%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  86.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  14.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Algebra I
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.4
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services54 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services41 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy33 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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 US Hist.
  45
Regents Living Env.
  49
ELL Progress
  52
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