URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN

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.
127
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic80
Black37
Asian3
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    80 (63.0%)
  • Black
    37 (29.1%)
  • White
    6 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Grade Student Count
Grade 949
Grade 1031
Grade 1121
Grade 1226
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female127100%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)