Urban Action Academy: admissions and school facts
Urban Action Academy (DBN 18K642) is a New York City public high school in Canarsie, Brooklyn with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 791 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 82% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 791
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 82%
- College and career rate
- 44%
- Students
- 157
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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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.)L50A
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.
87 seats · 26 applicants · under 1 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesL50U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
1 seats · 1 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Urban Action Academy uses themes of social justice to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence needed to pursue college and professional careers in public service. Based on social issues they're passionate about, UAA students become public ambassadors and engage in local and broader community social action and change engagements. Woven into the fabric of our Regents-track academic program, students are continuously being prepared for the rigors of college, careers, and adult life. Students receive personalized support by teachers, counselors, school leaders, and CBO partners, and are provided with the requisite academics and various prep programs. Our academic program builds and strengthens our students' self-confidence by instilling a sense of civic-minded urgency in each student.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (1): English Language and Composition
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Students
- Girls
- 42%
- English language learners
- 23%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Economic need index
- 88%
- Asian
- 3%
- Black
- 75%
- Hispanic
- 15%
- White
- 4%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 3%
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
- 76%
- Rigorous instruction
- 52%
- Supportive environment
- 64%
- Family and community ties
- 85%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236
- Neighborhood
- Canarsie
- Subway
- L to Canarsie - Rockaway Parkway
- Bus
- B103, B17, B42, B6, B60, B82, B82-SBS, BM2
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Urban Action Academy?
Urban Action Academy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Urban Action Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Urban Action Academy?
The average SAT was 791 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 Urban Action Academy?
82% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 44% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Urban Action Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn. Subway: L to Canarsie - Rockaway Parkway. Bus: B103, B17, B42, B6, B60, B82, B82-SBS, BM2.
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