Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts

Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts

Public High School | Grade 9-12
509 W 129th St,  New York, NY
Manhattanville Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 5
3.2
4.0
335 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Meghan Mcmahon
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
930
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
28%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
450
Verbal
480
Number of AP Courses
1
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
122:1

Student Diversity

Female
73.2%
Male
26.4%
Black
51.3%
Hispanic
39.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#88 Best HS for the Arts in New York
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Howard University 16 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 16 Students
Columbia University 15 Students
New York University 14 Students
Pace University 13 Students
Fordham University 13 Students
Morgan State University 11 Students
CUNY Hunter College 10 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 10 Students
Clarkson University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 23 Students
Business 20 Students
Dance 12 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 11 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Creative Writing 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Journalism 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 36 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/25/2024
My overall experience with UASPA is a rollercoaster i had so many great memories like the sisterhood in the school , the cheer team , the great staff members that great you every morning .. the worst parts is when you fall off so things do become hard but there would always be someone there to help you . I wouldn't change a thing but maybe more trips on performing arts or college trips
4.0 Senior
5/26/2020
I had my bad days there, but the good days were great and I made a lot of memories and friends here.
4.0 Sophomore
3/31/2020
My experience so far at UASPA has been a great experience in my life. I have my very close friend group. Even though me and my friends do our own thing, everyone there is a big happy family. One thing I would like to see change, is just the diversity because UASPA is only African Americans and Hispanics. Honestly I would like to see some Asians, or Caucasia is in there, everyone relates and nobody really stands out.
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4.0 3 Reviews
4.0 other
2/11/2016
the fact that your child doesn't get enough or any homework at all is crazy because I've gotten so much homework going to this school,the teachers cares so much for these students and always pushes them to do better every time.
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5.0 parent
8/4/2014
My son graduated from this school in 2014 and is now going to Harvard university! This shows that even though it has a low grade kids are able to do there best.
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3.0 student
6/2/2013
My school is nothing I expected it to be... while all the performing arts programs are pretty good, the students are TERRIBLE. Most of them aren't even there for performing arts and don't have a major. Luckily those kids say they're transferring (fingers crossed). Academically, my school is ... chal...
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