URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART

www.uamusicandart.org

142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Urban Assembly School for Music and Art (UAMA), located in downtown Brooklyn, is a specialized secondary school that integrates rigorous academic preparation with comprehensive arts education. By leveraging its location in a vibrant cultural hub, the school utilizes a "multiple intelligences" approach, encouraging students to explore their creative potential through disciplines like music, visual arts, and digital media. Its curriculum is designed to ensure that students meet high academic standards while simultaneously developing technical proficiency and artistic expression, preparing them for both collegiate success and careers in the creative industries.

Beyond its academic and artistic focus, UAMA is known for cultivating a tight-knit, inclusive community culture. The school prioritizes social-emotional development and mentorship, fostering an environment where students feel supported by faculty and peers alike. By partnering with local cultural institutions and professionals, UAMA provides students with real-world exposure and performance opportunities, ensuring that their education extends well beyond the classroom and connects them to the broader artistic landscape of New York City.

142

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	58
Black	75
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
75 (53.2%)
Hispanic
58 (41.1%)
White
5 (3.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

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)858-0249
Website:	http://www.uamusicandart.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 27

Ungraded 1