URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL COMMERCE (THE)

School Overview
The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (UASGC), located in East Harlem, is a specialized secondary school that emphasizes a unique curriculum blending traditional academics with real-world business and global trade applications. Operating with the mission to prepare students for both college and the modern workforce, the school integrates project-based learning into its daily instruction. By focusing on international commerce, logistics, and supply chain management, the school provides students with a practical framework to understand how global markets function, often through partnerships with professional organizations and industry mentors.

Beyond its core business-focused academics, the school cultivates a community-oriented environment designed to support the diverse needs of its student body. It emphasizes character development, leadership, and digital literacy, ensuring that students gain the professional skills necessary to navigate a globalized economy. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and professional exposure, the Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce aims to empower its graduates to become informed, competitive, and socially responsible participants in the workforce.
157
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL COMMERCE (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic70
Black72
Asian2
Two or More9
American Indian2
  • Black
    72 (45.9%)
  • Hispanic
    70 (44.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.7%)
  • White
    2 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
Phone: (212)831-5201
Website: http://www.urbanassembly.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL COMMERCE (THE)
Grade Student Count
Grade 952
Grade 1046
Grade 1132
Grade 1227
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL COMMERCE (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7346.5%
Male8453.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)