URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN
URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 478 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 34 teachers, URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN (UAIMSWY), located in Downtown Brooklyn, is a specialized 6–12 public school dedicated to empowering young women through a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum. As part of the Urban Assembly network, the school operates on the philosophy that girls excel in math and science when provided with a supportive, single-gender environment and opportunities for inquiry-based, hands-on learning. By fostering a culture of high academic expectations and leadership development, the school aims to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields and prepare its students for success in competitive college programs and future careers in technical and scientific industries.
Beyond its academic core, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and community involvement. It partners with various organizations to provide students with extracurricular enrichment, mentorship programs, and internships that connect classroom learning to real-world applications. By creating a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, the Urban Assembly Institute encourages its students to become critical thinkers, innovators, and advocates for themselves and their communities, ensuring they graduate with the confidence and skills necessary to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving global economy.
For more information, contact URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN at (718) 260-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
(718) 260-2300
URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 478 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
- Total Students:
- 478
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 478 students
- Black or African American
- 64.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- White
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 6.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.