URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)

School Overview
The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ), located in downtown Brooklyn, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing students with a rigorous, law-themed academic experience. As part of the Urban Assembly network, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates legal studies, critical thinking, and social justice into everyday learning. By centering its educational model on the legal system, SLJ aims to empower students to understand their rights, engage with their communities, and develop the analytical skills necessary for success in higher education and professional careers.

Beyond its academic focus, SLJ is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture that prioritizes student voice and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities—including mock trial teams and internships—that allow students to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. By fostering partnerships with legal professionals and community organizations, the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice provides a unique environment where students are challenged to become active, informed citizens who are well-prepared to advocate for themselves and others in the modern world.
443
Total Students
34.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic152
Black256
Asian13
Two or More7
American Indian7
  • Black
    256 (57.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    152 (34.3 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.9 %)
  • White
    8 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Phone: (718)858-1160
Website: http://www.urbanassembly.org/slj
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 331
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 9 105
Grade 10 126
Grade 11 100
Grade 12 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)
Grade Student Count
Grade 9105
Grade 10126
Grade 11100
Grade 12112
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29466.4%
Male14933.6%
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