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URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY

439 W 49TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 →
Federal DataCareer and Technical SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
425
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 425 students in grades 09–12 in NEW YORK, New York.
12.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
68% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY is a mid-sized high in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 425 students. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY

425
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution348 male · 77 female
82%
18%
Male 82%Female 18%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 289 students
Student Composition
10%
58%
21%
Asian5%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black21%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360007706251

Academic Outcomes at URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLANDBATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOLPS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR
+8 more
↓
Middle
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNERJHS 104 SIMON BARUCHNYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES
↓
High School
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICESHIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL
+11 more
School Profile
TypeCareer and Technical School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyNew York County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 →
Phone: (212)246-1041
NCES ID: 360007706251
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
High
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL
3,334 students · 09–12
● 52 opp48% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES
1,627 students · 09–12
● 46 opp81% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)
1,623 students · 09–12
81% FRL
High
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL
1,469 students · 09–12
52% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
1,083 students · 09–12
74% FRL
Mid
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER
1,019 students · 06–08
● 46 opp35% FRL
Mid
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH
891 students · 06–08
● 47 opp40% FRL
High
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)
786 students · 06–12
● 46 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
439 W 49TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.