Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly New York Harbor School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly New York Harbor School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2362 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
42%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
29%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Assembly New York Harbor School's ranking?
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School is ranked #2362 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly New York Harbor School?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly New York Harbor School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly New York Harbor School?
518 students attend Urban Assembly New York Harbor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Urban Assembly New York Harbor School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly New York Harbor School?
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly New York Harbor School offer ?
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly New York Harbor School part of?
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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