Essex Street Academy vs Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Street Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
256 students
| Measure | Essex Street Academy New York, New York | Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,079 | #596 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1711 of 16,910 | #2817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 72.0).
- •Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 75%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Essex Street Academy is the larger school with 366 students compared with 256.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Essex Street Academy better than Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Street Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 72.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Essex Street Academy and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Street Academy: 366. Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Street Academy and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law rank in New York?
Essex Street Academy is 430th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is 596th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).