Urban Assembly New York Harbor School

Test scores are not publicly reported for this school, making direct academic comparisons difficult. However, the school offers AP Courses and a robust STEM program centered on Marine Engineering and Marine Science, which saw 487 applicants compete for 111 seats — indicating strong demand for its specialized focus. The program richness score of 90/100 reflects a wide range of academic and vocational offerings, though parent satisfaction (86%) runs slightly below the district average of 92%.

The school's climate data tells a compelling story: zero suspensions, extremely high trust scores (96% parent-principal trust, 90% parent-teacher trust), and teachers report strong collegial relationships (84%). Teacher instruction quality (89%) matches the district average. The family survey response rate of 23% is relatively low, which may mean these strong numbers reflect a committed subset of families rather than the full community. The absence of any suspensions suggests either exceptionally effective behavior management or a self-selecting student body — likely some of both.

With 522 students across grades 9-12, this is a small high school with a diverse student body: 43% Hispanic, 24% White, 17% Black, 6% Asian, and a diversity index of 75%. The economic need index of 57.8% indicates a moderate-to-high need population, and 24% of students have IEPs — suggesting the school serves a meaningful population with special education needs. The school draws applicants from beyond its immediate neighborhood, with the Marine Science and Technology program acting as a magnet for families interested in the maritime focus.

The school is located at the southern tip of Manhattan, a historic maritime area with strong ties to the harbor. The neighborhood scores highly on safety (85th percentile) and stability (88th percentile), though transit access is limited (23rd percentile) and the area is not particularly family-dense (17th percentile). This is a commercial and tourist-heavy part of the city, not a typical residential neighborhood — families considering this school should expect a commute.

This is not a walkable neighborhood for most families. The southern tip of Manhattan has limited subway access and is far from residential density. Most students will commute — the question is whether the specialized marine program is worth that commute for your family.