The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law: admissions and school facts
The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law (DBN 02M305) is a New York City public high school in Chinatown, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 906 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 88% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 906
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 88%
- College and career rate
- 63%
- Students
- 236
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M65R
Focus: Law & Government
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
78 seats · 64 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law (AGL) is a small public school located in Manhattan's Lower East Side that is dedicated to preparing students from diverse backgrounds to be college and career ready. As a FutureReadyNYC school, we are able to offer college and career exploration, preparation and opportunities as a data scientist- one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in NYC. Students will be exposed to how critical and necessary data collection and data analysis is to every government agency, private industries, and the legal field. Students will acquire 21st century skills, earn paid-work learning opportunities with a leading industry partner, and early college credits and industry credentials. To prepare students for the competitive world of college and the job market, we offer students a rigorous curriculum that includes law and ethics,...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (6): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: AGL Law Team, Moot Court, Mock Trial, Law Themed Trips and Experiences, National Honor Society (NHS), Student Government, Intramural Boys Basketball, Intramural Girls Basketball, Intramural CoEd Volleyball, Intramural Girls Volleyball, Art Club, Intramural Soccer, Annual AGL Multicultural Day, AGL Eagle Event Days, Field Day, Senior Celebrations, Career Exploration Days, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 59%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 23%
- Economic need index
- 86%
- Asian
- 11%
- Black
- 24%
- Hispanic
- 55%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 94%
- Rigorous instruction
- 60%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 78%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002
- Neighborhood
- Chinatown
- Subway
- M, J, Z, F to Delancey St-Essex St (0.1 mi); B, D to Grand St (0.2 mi); F to East Broadway (0.3 mi)
- School hours
- 8:32 AM – 2:52 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
The average SAT was 906 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
88% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 63% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law and how do you get there?
The school is at 350 Grand Street, Manhattan. Subway: M, J, Z, F to Delancey St-Essex St (0.1 mi); B, D to Grand St (0.2 mi); F to East Broadway (0.3 mi).
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are