At a Glance
A healthcare-focused high school with near-perfect family trust scores and zero suspensions, serving a predominantly Hispanic and Black student body in Cypress Hills
Families seeking a healthcare-focused high school with a supportive, low-discipline environment and strong family-school relationships. This school is well-suited for students in the Cypress Hills and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods who want a structured academic environment with diverse extracurricular options — particularly those interested in healthcare careers. Families should be prepared for the competitive admissions process (20% offer rate) and should note that academic performance data was not available for review.
- Zero suspensions — a remarkable achievement compared to the district average of 1.56%
- Healthcare-focused curriculum through the Urban Assembly network — a distinctive career pathway
- Very high parent-principal trust (96%) indicating strong school leadership
- Strong teacher collegial trust (94%) and teacher-principal trust (92%)
- Program richness score of 90/100 with extensive arts, sports, and extracurricular offerings
- 20% offer rate with 365 applicants for 67 seats indicates strong demand
- Academic test scores (ELA/Math) were not provided, so parents cannot fully assess academic performance against district peers
- Limited unscreened admissions means some families may not get a seat despite high demand
- The neighborhood has limited transit options (42.53) and elevated environmental health concerns
- Survey response rates are relatively low (22% for teachers, 22% for families), which may affect how representative the satisfaction data truly is
- School serves a high-need population (80.1% economic need index), which may require additional family engagement to support student success
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 19
Among district peers in District 19, this school distinguishes itself through its exceptional discipline record (zero suspensions vs. 1.56% district average) and strong trust metrics. The district's peer schools range from 74-85 on quality reviews, but direct academic comparisons are difficult due to missing test score data. The school's 90/100 program richness score indicates robust offerings that rival or exceed peer institutions.
Academic test score data was not provided in this dataset, so a full academic performance comparison is not possible. However, the school offers AP Courses and maintains an average class size of 21.8 students, identical to the district average. The school provides ELL Support and World Languages, indicating some academic support infrastructure.
The school's culture and climate data is a genuine strength. Parent satisfaction sits at 88% (slightly below the district average of 91%, but still strong), and parent-principal trust reaches an impressive 96%. Teacher trust in leadership is also high at 92%, with teacher collegial trust at 94%. Teacher instruction quality scores 87%, nearly matching the district average of 88%. Most notably, the school recorded ZERO suspensions in the reporting period, compared to a district average of 1.56% — a striking difference that suggests strong behavior management or alternative approaches to discipline.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (55%) and Black (25%), with smaller Asian (11%), White (2%), Multi-Racial (2%), and Native American (3%) populations. The diversity index of 66% reflects a diverse learning environment. With an economic need index of 80.1% (well above typical thresholds for high-need schools) and 13% of students receiving IEP services, this is a school serving a high-need population. The diversity in both demographics and background suggests a community rich in different perspectives.
The school sits in the Highland Park-Cypress Hills area of Brooklyn. The neighborhood has a safety score of 75.48 (moderate), a transit score of 42.53 (limited), and shows elevated environmental health concerns with an asthma emergency department rate of 104.4 per 10,000 and a lead elevated rate of 19.99%. The area has low family density (0.38) and education orientation scores, suggesting it's more of a residential/working-class neighborhood than a traditional family-oriented educational hub. However, the neighborhood includes access to parks and open space.
Families typically commute from within the district and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods. The moderate transit score suggests car travel or bus rides are common for most families, though some local families may walk.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 82 families responded (22% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Prepares students for careers in the medical assisting field and beyond.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South).
- What grades does The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare serve?
- The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare?
- The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare uses the Educational Option (Ed-Opt) method, ranking applicants across performance levels so seats go to a mix of abilities.
- Is The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare public, charter, or private?
- The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare is a public school in NYC Community School District 19.
- What neighborhood is The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare in?
- The Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare is in Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Brooklyn.
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