URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)
416 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ), located in downtown Brooklyn, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing students with a rigorous, law-themed academic experience. As part of the Urban Assembly network, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates legal studies, critical thinking, and social justice into everyday learning. By centering its educational model on the legal system, SLJ aims to empower students to understand their rights, engage with their communities, and develop the analytical skills necessary for success in higher education and professional careers.
Beyond its academic focus, SLJ is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture that prioritizes student voice and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities—including mock trial teams and internships—that allow students to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. By fostering partnerships with legal professionals and community organizations, the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice provides a unique environment where students are challenged to become active, informed citizens who are well-prepared to advocate for themselves and others in the modern world.
Beyond its academic focus, SLJ is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture that prioritizes student voice and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities—including mock trial teams and internships—that allow students to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. By fostering partnerships with legal professionals and community organizations, the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice provides a unique environment where students are challenged to become active, informed citizens who are well-prepared to advocate for themselves and others in the modern world.
416
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 132 |
| Black | 242 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Black242 (58.2%)
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Hispanic132 (31.7%)
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Asian17 (4.1%)
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White14 (3.4%)
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Two or More6 (1.4%)
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American Indian5 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 |
| Phone: | (718)858-1160 |
| Website: | http://www.urbanassembly.org/slj |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 416 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 331 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
116
Grade 10
104
Grade 11
96
Grade 12
100
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 116 |
| Grade 10 | 104 |
| Grade 11 | 96 |
| Grade 12 | 100 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 262 | 63% |
| Male | 154 | 37% |
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