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Urban Action Academy vs. High School For Medical Professions

Should you attend Urban Action Academy or High School For Medical Professions? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Urban Action Academy
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
High School For Medical Professions
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Urban Action Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, High School For Medical Professions ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
131 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Urban Action Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School For Medical Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
38% | 62%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Urban Action Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School For Medical Professions.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Urban Action Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School For Medical Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Urban Action Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School For Medical Professions with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2869 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2113 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Urban Action Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High School For Medical Professions, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Urban Action Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Medical Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Urban Action Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Medical Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Urban Action Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Medical Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Urban Action Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High School For Medical Professions with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Urban Action Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of High School For Medical Professions by grade.
Grade 9 Students
43
98
Grade 10 Students
35
75
Grade 11 Students
15
91
Grade 12 Students
36
87
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Urban Action Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Urban Action Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Urban Action Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
81%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Urban Action Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Urban Action Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Urban Action Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Urban Action Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School For Medical Professions, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Urban Action Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School For Medical Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Urban Action Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School For Medical Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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