United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science ll

Academic proficiency data was not included in this data release, so a direct quality assessment isn't possible. However, the school's specialized focus on advanced math and science suggests a STEM-oriented curriculum. The average class size of 22.6 students is virtually identical to the district average of 22.5, indicating typical staffing levels. Without state test scores or graduation data, parents should seek additional academic performance information directly from the school.

The school's culture and climate metrics are exceptional and well above district averages. Parent satisfaction sits at 97% versus a district average of 93%, parent-teacher trust at 97%, and parent-principal trust at an outstanding 98%. Teachers report 96% instruction quality compared to the district average of 88%, and 90% trust in leadership. Attendance data shows the school at approximately 91% (implied from survey context), above the district average of 89%. The family survey response rate of 38% with 181 responses indicates reasonable community engagement. This is a school where families feel heard and teachers feel supported — rare in any context, let alone a high-need neighborhood.

With 552 students, this is a mid-sized high school that reflects its neighborhood's demographics almost exactly — 53% Hispanic and 42% Black students, compared to the heavily Hispanic and Black population of Morrisania. The diversity index of 50% is moderate, driven by the two dominant groups. Notably, 16% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 84.3% indicates nearly all students come from families facing significant financial hardship. This is a school serving the community it sits in, not a school drawing from outside neighborhoods.

Morrisania is a high-need Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges. Median household income is just $33,049, only 8.9% of residents own homes, and only 14.9% have bachelor's degrees. The area scores very low on safety (3rd percentile) with elevated crime density, though transit access is strong (72nd percentile). Family density is high (88th percentile), meaning lots of children in the area. Environmental health concerns exist, including elevated lead rates and asthma emergency department visits. The school sits in a community where educational choice is limited and most families are navigating economic hardship.

The neighborhood is served by transit (72nd percentile for transit access), making the school accessible via public transportation. Walkability in Morrisania varies by exact location, but families typically commute from within the neighborhood or surrounding areas.