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Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction, The

DBN 02M300  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction (SDC) prepares students for college and beyond through a challenging academic program with an emphasis on Architecture, Engineering, and Design. Students take a biweekly Design Seminar and visit architectural sites throughout New York City. SDC is committed to involving students and families along the path to college through a challenging academic program, frequent communication, college advisory, and extracurricular activities. These elements, in addition to our design program, create a supportive and challenging educational environment.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 16% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 16% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 265 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 525 West 50th Street, Manhattan NY 10019 (40.765474, -73.9927)
    Subway C, E to 50th St
    Website http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M300
    Graduation Rate 61.5%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 75.0%
    College Career Rate 53.1%
    Pct Stu Safe 84.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 400
    Attendance Rate 83.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 417
    SAT Math 445
    SAT Writing 403
    Total Enrollment 400
    Female 28.0% (111)
    Male 72.2% (289)
    White 3.0% (12)
    Asian 3.8% (15)
    Black 27.2% (109)
    Hispanic 64.0% (256)
    Other 2.0% (8)
    Academic Opportunities

    Four years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies

    Minimum study of two years of Design Studio, which includes Introduction to Concepts of Architecture, Design, and Engineering

    Electives such as Music, Drama, Creative Writing and College Writing

    Internships at firms in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management fields

    Participation in the Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Program and Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History

    Bus

    M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57, X12, X14, X30, X42

    Addtl Info1

    Internships; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    After-School Field Trips and Office Tours, After-School and Summer Design programs, Community Service, Chess, Drama, Fashion, Anime, International Travel Opportunities, Peer Tutoring, Photo and Media, SAT Preparation, Student Government Association, Weight Training, Yoga

    School Sports

    Boys Basketball, Girls Softball, Girls Soccer, Running, Flag Football

    Programs
    • Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction
    Interests
    • Architecture
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro M
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Clinton
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name Park West Educational Campus
        Building Code M535
        Phone Number 212-586-0981
        Fax Number 212-586-1731
        School Email Matt.Willoughby@uasdc.org
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8am
        End Time 3:15pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes M44X
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 525 West 50th Street
        City Manhattan
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.765
        Lng -73.993
        Zip 10,019
        # Grade 9 114
        # Grade 10 117
        # Grade 11 83
        # Grade 12 86
        ELA Takers 96
        ELA Level 1 37.5% (36)
        ELA Level 2 45.8% (44)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 16.7% (16)
        Math Takers 87
        Math Level 1 44.8% (39)
        Math Level 2 37.9% (33)
        Math Level 3 13.8% (12)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 17.2% (15)

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