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The Urban Assembly Academy for History and Citizenship for Young Men

240 East 172 Street Bronx, NY 10457
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240 East 172 Street
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  • Performance2 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
2/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1092 / 2400
Average
Regents English
55%
Below Average
Regents Mathematics
25%
Below Average
Regents Science
44%
Below Average
Regents History
36%
Below Average
Regents Rate
11%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 91.9 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 24.4 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 28.8 / 100
Below Average
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More about The Urban Assembly Academy for History and Citizenship for Young Men

Population 141 students
School Type High
Grades 10th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 F
Avg. Attendance Rate 80%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Literature and Composition
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Classes in African American History
  • Latino History
  • Holocaust and Human Behavior
  • Race and Membership
  • Law &amp; Social Problems
  • Drawing
  • Instrumental Music
  • Drama; College Now
  • Facing History and Ourselves
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Photography
  • Travel Abroad Program: Costa Rica
  • Japan
  • Egypt; Mentoring Program
  • The After-school Corporation (TASC) Internship Program
  • Peer Mentoring Program
Clubs
  • UAAHC Warrior Step Team
  • UAAHC Travel Aboard
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Mock Trial Team
  • College Tours
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Lehman College
  • New York University
  • Hostos Community College
  • Bronx Community College.
Community Organization Partners
  • Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center
  • New York Cares
Sports
  • Annual Urban Assembly Basketball Tournament; Intramural Athletics (3-on-3 Basketball Tournament)
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