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URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)

283 ADAMS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
443
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
6% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
17% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
10% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 443 students in grades 09–12 in BROOKLYN, New York.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
12.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE) is a mid-sized high in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 443 students. About 79% 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 SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)

443
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution149 male · 294 female
34%
66%
Male 34%Female 66%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 352 students
Student Composition
34%
58%
Asian3%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black58%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360009105698

Academic Outcomes at URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (THE)

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11201

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
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyKings County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)858-1160
NCES ID: 360009105698
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BROOKLYN 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.

Location
283 ADAMS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
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.