Urban Assembly Maker Academy: admissions and school facts
Urban Assembly Maker Academy (DBN 02M282) is a New York City public high school in Chinatown, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 951 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 951
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 78%
- Students
- 526
- 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.)M61A
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.
118 seats · 140 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
UA Maker prepares students to find and solve challenges and create positive change. Our school uses design thinking and competency-based grading to support all students for college and career success. All students take classes in digital media and computer science in addition to Regents based classes. Students also get hands-on, minds-on learning activities as well as work-based learning opportunities that not only aid in the transcript but grow their resumes. Students work with their teachers to develop the technology skills essential for a 21st century world. Your classes will challenge you to explore new ideas and technologies. UA Maker is a community of learners dedicated to growth mindset, self-awareness, and iteration. We are an Ed Opt school, that offers 70% of its seats to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Courses and languages
AP courses (6): Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Maker Eats and Maker Feeds, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Kickboxing, Tutoring, Chess, Student Leadership, Design Team, Yearbook, Tech Club, Community Service, Internships, Video Game Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Black Student Union, Career Club, Girls Club, E-Sports, Music/Band
Students
- Girls
- 37%
- English language learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Economic need index
- 73%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 21%
- Hispanic
- 51%
- White
- 16%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- 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
- 87%
- Rigorous instruction
- 68%
- Supportive environment
- 73%
- Family and community ties
- 89%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 411 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038
- Neighborhood
- Chinatown
- Subway
- 1, E to Park Place; 2, 3, A, C to Fulton St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; N, Q to Canal St; R to City Hall
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:40 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Urban Assembly Maker Academy?
Urban Assembly Maker Academy 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 Maker Academy?
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 Urban Assembly Maker Academy?
The average SAT was 951 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 Maker Academy?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 78% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Urban Assembly Maker Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 411 Pearl Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1, E to Park Place; 2, 3, A, C to Fulton St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; N, Q to Canal St; R to City Hall. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38.
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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