URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN
127 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women (UASBYW), located in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, is a specialized public school designed to empower young women through a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with business-focused learning. Serving grades 6–12, the school emphasizes leadership, financial literacy, and professional development, aiming to bridge the gender gap in corporate and entrepreneurial fields. By leveraging its prime location near major financial institutions, the school provides students with unique access to professional mentorships, internships, and real-world networking opportunities that prepare them for success in college and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, the school cultivates a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to fostering confidence and agency in its students. The curriculum is built upon a foundation of social-emotional learning and high expectations, ensuring that young women are not only prepared for rigorous post-secondary education but are also equipped with the practical skills necessary to navigate the modern global economy. Through its specialized approach, the Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women strives to develop a diverse generation of female leaders who are prepared to make meaningful impacts in business and their communities.
Beyond its academic focus, the school cultivates a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to fostering confidence and agency in its students. The curriculum is built upon a foundation of social-emotional learning and high expectations, ensuring that young women are not only prepared for rigorous post-secondary education but are also equipped with the practical skills necessary to navigate the modern global economy. Through its specialized approach, the Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women strives to develop a diverse generation of female leaders who are prepared to make meaningful impacts in business and their communities.
127
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 80 |
| Black | 37 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic80 (63.0%)
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Black37 (29.1%)
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White6 (4.7%)
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Asian3 (2.4%)
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Two or More1 (0.8%)
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 # 2 |
| Phone: | (212)668-0169 |
| Website: | http://www.uasbfyw.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 127 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 119 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
49
Grade 10
31
Grade 11
21
Grade 12
26
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 49 |
| Grade 10 | 31 |
| Grade 11 | 21 |
| Grade 12 | 26 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 127 | 100% |
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