Urban Action Academy
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
1,033rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
1600 ROCKAWAY PKWY, Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718)290-8720NCES ID 360009606052Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 131 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.1% | 80.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 13.0% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 4.6% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $686K in zip 11236 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Urban Action Academy
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ELA 73% ▲35 · Math 49% ▲23Compare - #803High School for Innovation in Advertising and MediaNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0 mi away803rd of 1,137
ELA 36% ▼2 · Math 59% ▲33Compare - #628Olympus AcademyNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.4 mi away628th of 1,137
ELA 48% ▲10 · Math 64% ▲38Compare - #760Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and EquityNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away760th of 1,137
ELA 54% ▲16 · Math 45% ▲19Compare - #318Brooklyn Bridge AcademyNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away318th of 1,137
ELA 97% ▲59 · Math 49% ▲23Compare - #594Brooklyn Theatre Arts High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away594th of 1,137
ELA 57% ▲19 · Math 58% ▲32Compare - #574Victory Collegiate High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1.1 mi away574th of 1,137
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ELA 49% ▲11 · Math 24% ▼2Compare
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.