At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Urban Action Academy: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Urban Action Academy
Urban Action Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #18. NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Urban Action Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic28.1%
- Black65.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #18
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School
High · Grades 09–12
181 reported students
Olympus Academy
High · Grades 09–12
181 reported students
East Brooklyn Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
164 reported students
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
High · Grades 09–12
143 reported students
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
238 reported students
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity
High · Grades 09–12
253 reported students
Public schools near Urban Action Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Medical Professions High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 381 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 386 | under 0.1 mi |
| Olympus Academy High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 181 | 0.4 mi |
| Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 253 | 1.1 mi |
| Brooklyn Bridge Academy High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 143 | 1.1 mi |
| Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 238 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Urban Action Academy
What grades does Urban Action Academy serve?
Urban Action Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #18.
How many students attend Urban Action Academy?
Urban Action Academy reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Urban Action Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 178 students and 16.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Urban Action Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Urban Action Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #18 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Urban Action Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Urban Action Academy in?
Urban Action Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #18, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Urban Action Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School for Medical Professions (under 0.1 mi), High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media (under 0.1 mi), Olympus Academy (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.