The Urban Assembly School for Law & Justice, often shortened to SLJ, is a small law-themed college preparatory public high school in Brooklyn, New York City.
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice's student population of 416 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice ranks within the top 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 School For Law And Justice is 0.56, 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
#1679 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
58%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 School For Law And Justice's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is ranked #1679 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice?
416 students attend Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice part of?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice located?
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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