Unity Center for Urban Technologies: admissions and school facts
Unity Center for Urban Technologies (DBN 02M500) is a New York City public high school in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 879 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 94% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 879
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 94%
- College and career rate
- 63%
- Students
- 231
- 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.)M84A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
75 seats · 43 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
We take pride in our nurturing environment where all students can reach their fullest potential. We stress student-teacher connection to provide guidance and support to all of our students. Our young people develop and enhance their skills at their own pace. Students are engaged in a challenging Common Core Learning Standards-aligned academic program that prepares them for higher education programs and achieving their career goals. We examine all assessment data in order to develop alternative academic programs to strengthen student performance. We utilize differentiated instruction and technology to deliver a diversified curriculum, as well as to offer enrichment programs that promote creativity and student engagement.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (6): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Pre-Calculus, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball
Students
- Girls
- 38%
- English language learners
- 24%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 88%
- Asian
- 13%
- Black
- 21%
- Hispanic
- 56%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 97%
- Rigorous instruction
- 100%
- Supportive environment
- 100%
- Family and community ties
- 97%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 111 East 33Rd Street, New York, NY 10016
- Neighborhood
- Murray Hill-Kips Bay
- Subway
- 4, 5, 7, GS to Grand Central-42nd St; 6 to 33rd St; B, D, F, M, N, Q, R to 34th St
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BM5, BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M4, M42, M5, M55, M7, M9, Q32, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM21, QM24, QM3, QM31, QM32, QM34, QM35, QM36, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM23, SIM24, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM31, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM8, SIM8X, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:57 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Unity Center for Urban Technologies?
Unity Center for Urban Technologies 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 Unity Center for Urban Technologies?
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 Unity Center for Urban Technologies?
The average SAT was 879 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 Unity Center for Urban Technologies?
94% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 63% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Unity Center for Urban Technologies and how do you get there?
The school is at 111 East 33Rd Street, Manhattan. Subway: 4, 5, 7, GS to Grand Central-42nd St; 6 to 33rd St; B, D, F, M, N, Q, R to 34th St. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BM5, BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M4, M42, M5, M55, M7, M9, Q32, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM21, QM24, QM3, QM31, QM32, QM34, QM35, QM36, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM23, SIM24, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM31, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM8, SIM8X, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68.
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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