URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE

URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 615 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE (AMS), located at 1595 Bathgate Avenue in the Bronx, is a public secondary school serving grades 6–12. Operating as a member of the Urban Assembly network, the school is founded on the belief that a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum rooted in mathematics and science can prepare students from all backgrounds for success in college and beyond. The school emphasizes a project-based learning model, encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems while fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond its academic focus, AMS is known for cultivating a tight-knit, supportive school culture. By serving students from middle school through high school, the institution provides a consistent educational environment that promotes long-term mentorship between faculty and students. The school actively integrates technology and data-driven instruction into the classroom, aiming to bridge the achievement gap and provide its Bronx community with a competitive, STEM-focused pathway to higher education and professional careers.

For more information, contact URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE at (718) 466-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.