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Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts

DBN 05M369  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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We engage students in a college-preparatory curriculum that includes performing arts in all aspects of the academic experience. By using the arts as a teaching tool and allowing students to express themselves, our school breathes creativity into all subjects and builds confidence in all students. Students do not audition to enter our school. Students who may not have had access to artistic study come to our school from all five boroughs. We partner with the Tony Bennett Foundation/Exploring the Arts, the Martha Graham Dance Company, EPIC Theatre Ensemble, and The Collegiate Chorale.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 67% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 67% 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 460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 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 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    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 509 West 129th Street, Manhattan NY 10027 (40.815747, -73.95552)
    Subway 1, A, B, C, D to 125th St
    Website http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M369/default.htm
    Graduation Rate 76.7%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 69.0%
    College Career Rate 61.4%
    Pct Stu Safe 87.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 350
    Attendance Rate 81.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 399
    SAT Math 379
    SAT Writing 388
    Total Enrollment 350
    Female 79.0% (275)
    Male 21.4% (75)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 0.0% (0)
    Black 53.4% (187)
    Hispanic 42.6% (149)
    Other 2.9% (10)
    Academic Opportunities

    A full performing arts conservatory education with college preparatory course work in English, Social Studies, Math, Science

    After introducing ninth grade students to dance, vocal music, and theater programs, students audition for a major of their choosing

    At the end of their four years of study, students take the Arts Exit Exam allowing them to earn an Arts Endorsed Diploma.

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English

    Bus

    Bx15, Bx33, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M3, M4, M5, M60-SBS

    Addtl Info1

    Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    After-school Tutoring, Band, Gospel Choir, Dance Company, Jam Sessions, Performing Arts Major Showcase, Poetry Out Loud, Gay Straight Alliance, Spring Showcase, Student Government Association, Theatre Arts, Winter Showcase, Yearbook Committee, Young Men's Club, Hip Hop Club, EPIC Theatre Shakespeare Remix

    School Sports

    Cheerleading, Step Team, Basketball, Flag Football

    Programs
    • Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
    Interests
    • Performing Arts
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro M
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements Arts
        Neighborhood Manhattanville
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code M043
        Phone Number 212-543-4460
        Fax Number 212-234-4975
        School Email mmcmahon3@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:15am
        End Time 3:15pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball
        Psal Sports Girls Outdoor Track, Softball
        Psal Sports Coed Stunt
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes M04A
        Seats 10 Yes–10
        Primary Address Line 1 509 West 129th Street
        City Manhattan
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.816
        Lng -73.956
        Zip 10,027
        # Grade 9 165
        # Grade 10 75
        # Grade 11 54
        # Grade 12 56
        ELA Takers 106
        ELA Level 1 43.4% (46)
        ELA Level 2 37.7% (40)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 18.9% (20)
        Math Takers 93
        Math Level 1 65.6% (61)
        Math Level 2 28.0% (26)
        Math Level 3 6.5% (6)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 6.5% (6)

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