Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology: admissions and school facts
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology (DBN 02M507) is a New York City public high school in Clinton, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 993 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 993
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 63%
- Students
- 403
- Applicants per seat
- 3
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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.)A23A
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
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.
85 seats · 215 applicants · 3 per seat
About the school
The mission of the Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is to engage our students through inventive problem-solving that integrates technology with the habits of mind that prepare them for college and careers. Our students are prepared as creative and analytical producers of technology with an authoritative understanding of their role and influence in the digital age. Graduates will be both college and career-ready, prepared in Digital Design & Animation, Information Technology & Systems, or Software Engineering. Creative and connected teaching and learning with our award-winning staff takes place in a tech-rich environment with fully operational tech labs, and laptops. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (9): Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Stunt
Clubs: Music Club, UAG Band, Gamer Haven, Unity Club, Creative Writing, Art Club, Paint Club, Smash Bros, Dungeons & Dragons, Anime, Yearbook, Volleyball Club, Knitting, Volunteer Club, Restorative Justice, Pokemon Go, Fitness Club, Table Top Club, Sound On, Chess, Yoga, TikTok, Music Production, Board Game club, and anything you want to start!
Students
- Girls
- 17%
- English language learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Economic need index
- 72%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 19%
- Hispanic
- 59%
- White
- 12%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- 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
- 90%
- Rigorous instruction
- 66%
- Supportive environment
- 74%
- Family and community ties
- 93%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 439 West 49Th Street, New York, NY 10019
- Neighborhood
- Clinton
- Subway
- 1, 2, 3, 7, A, S to 42nd St; B, D to 7th Av; C, E to 50th St; N, Q, R to 49th St
- Bus
- BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57, M7, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM30, SIM8, SIM8X
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology 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 Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
The average SAT was 993 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 Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 63% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology and how do you get there?
The school is at 439 West 49Th Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, S to 42nd St; B, D to 7th Av; C, E to 50th St; N, Q, R to 49th St. Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57, M7, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM30, SIM8, SIM8X.
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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