This video was created and continues to be revised by UAGC students!
“All I have to say is ‘Education is Freedom’ (a quote by Paulo Freire). At UAGC you are getting the best education you can get to succeed in college and in life overall.”
2022-2023
School Year
Graduation & Preparation for Life
2021 Graduation Rate: 94.7%
2020 Graduation Rate: 93.4%
2020 Graduation Rate for Students with Disabilities: 89%
2022 Projected Graduation Rate: 95%
96% of families say that their school helps keep their child on track for college, career, and success in life after high school, and provides resources to them and their child to prepare their child for college, career, and success in life after high school
100% of teachers say that adults at their school teach students how to advocate for themselves.
The Learning Experience
94% of students say that they feel safe in their classes.
77% of students say that teachers want students to become better thinkers, not just memorize things
96% of teachers say that curriculum, instruction and learning materials are well-coordinated across different grade levels
96% of teachers say that adults at their school teach critical thinking skills to students.
91% of students say that students with disabilities at their school are included in all activities.
Parents as Partners
94% of families say that teachers work closely with them to meet their child's needs.
93% of families say that their school offers a wide enough variety of courses, extracurricular activities, and services to keep their child interested in school.
94% of families say that they feel well-informed by the communications they receive from their school.
96% of families say that the school staff work hard to build trusting relationships with families like them
96% of families say that at their school their child is safe.
Work Based Learning & Internships
UAGC students cultivate our community garden on Amsterdam Avenue using principles of permaculture & build a carbon-neutral tiny house in their Building Science classroom.
Work Based Learning opportunities have reopened for the 2021-22 school year. Please see our Partnership Coordinator, Candy Gonzalez for more information.
Candy Gonzalez // cgonzalez1@uagreencareers.org //
212-787-1189 x5775
Quick links
Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood, our students have access to many historic landmarks within the City.
