URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 362 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (UASPA) is a specialized public high school located in the Manhattanville neighborhood of West Harlem. As a member of the Urban Assembly network, the school operates with a dual focus: providing a rigorous, college-preparatory academic curriculum while simultaneously immersing students in a comprehensive performing arts conservatory program. This approach is designed to foster both intellectual curiosity and artistic discipline, aiming to prepare students for success in competitive higher education institutions and creative professional pathways.

At the heart of the school's mission is the belief that the arts are an essential component of a well-rounded education. Students at UASPA engage in intensive training in various disciplines, including theater, dance, music, and technical production, often working alongside professional artists and industry partners. By integrating these artistic endeavors with core academic subjects, the school creates a supportive community that emphasizes collaboration, self-expression, and personal growth. UASPA seeks to empower its students—many of whom come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds—to become critical thinkers and innovative contributors to both the arts and their wider communities.

For more information, contact URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS at (212) 543-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.