Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, The

Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, The (03M307) is a public school in District 3, Lincoln Square, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 306 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, The
122 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, Lincoln Square

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 88%, lower than most district high schools.

Also worth knowing: Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most district high schools.

What the numbers say

  • English learners make up 13% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district high schools.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 43% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

88%

English Regents pass rate

37%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

32%

Geometry Regents pass rate

9%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

≤5%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

27%

Global History Regents pass rate

49%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

21%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

0%

Physics Regents pass rate

41%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

24%

The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies vs High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice

MeasureThe Urban Assembly School for Media StudiesHigh School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice
Enrollment (2025–26)306430
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.810.8
Family satisfaction (2026)97%95%
Principal trust (2026)97%93%
Teacher trust (2026)97%96%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)88%78%
Regents diploma rate (2025)79%69%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies has higher Regents diploma rate (2025) than High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice (79% vs 69%) and higher 4-year graduation rate (2025) (88% vs 78%).

Student body

Enrollment

306 students

9–12 · down 40 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

6.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

13%

was 17% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

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

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

41%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 6% White, 66% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 24% Black, 1% multiracial, 43% female, 57% male.

Economic need index: 91% — 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
97%
Disability support services
96%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
85%

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

122 AMSTERDAM 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.

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
  • Location: Lincoln Square, Manhattan
  • Address: 122 Amsterdam Avenue