Urban Action Academy
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18 · Grades 9-12
1,033rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Urban Action Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Urban Action Academy 1,033rd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 9% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2022 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Urban Action Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Urban Action Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 131 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.4% | 80.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 13.0% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 4.2% | 4.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Urban Action Academy
Typical home value $686K in zip 11236 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Urban Action Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6High School for Medical ProfessionsNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0 mi away522nd of 1,137
ELA 73% · Math 49% - 3High School for Innovation in Advertising and MediaNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0 mi away803rd of 1,137
ELA 36% · Math 59% - 5Olympus AcademyNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.4 mi away628th of 1,137
ELA 48% · Math 64% - 4Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and EquityNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away760th of 1,137
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 8Brooklyn Bridge AcademyNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away318th of 1,137
ELA 97% · Math 49% - 5Brooklyn Theatre Arts High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away594th of 1,137
ELA 57% · Math 58% - 5Victory Collegiate High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away574th of 1,137
ELA 78% · Math 40% - 2Academy for Conservation and the EnvironmentNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away975th of 1,137
ELA 49% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Urban Action Academy in?
Urban Action Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #18 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Urban Action Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Urban Action Academy 1,033rd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Urban Action Academy?
Black 81%, Hispanic 13%, White 5%, Two or more races 2% (131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Urban Action Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11236 is $686K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.