Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, The

Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, The (02M305) is a public school in District 2, Chinatown, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 236 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Chinatown
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, The
350 Grand Street
Manhattan, Chinatown

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 81%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (29%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 29% answered

of parents trust the principal:
96%
trust their child's teachers:
95%
satisfied with the education overall:
92%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

81%

English Regents pass rate

81%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

35%

Geometry Regents pass rate

23%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

19%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

59%

Global History Regents pass rate

66%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

64%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

29%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

77%

The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law vs Essex Street Academy

MeasureThe Urban Assembly Academy of Government and LawEssex Street Academy
Enrollment (2025–26)236367
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.111.6
Family satisfaction (2026)92%92%
Principal trust (2026)96%97%
Teacher trust (2026)95%95%
Leadership (2026)95%97%
4-year graduation rate (2025)81%94%
Regents diploma rate (2025)80%93%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law has lower Regents diploma rate (2025) than Essex Street Academy (80% vs 93%) and lower 4-year graduation rate (2025) (81% vs 94%).

Student body

Enrollment

236 students

9–12 · down 91 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.1

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

6%

was 10% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

88% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 86% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

23%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 53% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 27% Black, 2% multiracial, 61% female, 39% male.

Economic need index: 86% — 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
95%
Disability support services
83%
Outreach
92%
Facilities
88%
Parent involvement
78%

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

350 GRAND STREET

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 · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Public Charter School
  • Location: Chinatown, Manhattan
  • Address: 350 Grand Street