The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (05M157) is a public school in District 5, Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 128 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce
2005 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 74%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 84%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 82%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Regents diploma rate (2025) is 66%, lower than most NYC high schools.
  • English learners make up 13% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district high schools.

What its own parents say

82%

of parents trust the principal

84%

trust their child's teachers

85%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 88% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

74%

English Regents pass rate

87%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

36%

Geometry Regents pass rate

16%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

44%

Global History Regents pass rate

54%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

58%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

3%

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce vs Harlem Renaissance High School

MeasureThe Urban Assembly School for Global CommerceHarlem Renaissance High School
Enrollment (2025–26)128200
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)7.212.6
Family satisfaction (2026)85%93%
Principal trust (2026)82%93%
Teacher trust (2026)84%87%
Leadership (2026)85%94%
Distance between schools0.08 mi

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce has lower trust in principal (2026) than Harlem Renaissance High School (82% vs 93%) and lower family satisfaction (2026) (85% vs 93%).

Student body

Enrollment

128 students

9–12 · down 36 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

7.2

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

13%

was 18% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

91% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

32%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 45% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 45% Black, 2% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
85%
Disability support services
81%
Outreach
85%
Facilities
83%
Parent involvement
87%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

2005 MADISON AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds, Manhattan
  • Address: 2005 Madison Avenue