Union Square Academy for Health Sciences

Union Square Academy for Health Sciences is a small high school in Manhattan, located within the Washington Irving Educational Campus, offering a Career and Technical Education (CTE) focus on health sciences and STEM. The school is known for its project-based learning approach, preparing students for careers in fields like pharmacy, dental technology, and diagnostic medicine. Students have the opportunity to earn professional certifications and participate in apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business through the CRMYA pilot program. The school boasts a strong four-year graduation rate of 94.0%, which is well above the citywide median, and an impressive college enrollment rate of 81.7%, surpassing the 75th percentile for NYC schools. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, praising teachers for their dedication, supportive relationships, and engaging lessons. Students generally feel safe and describe a strong sense of community. However, academic performance in some Regents exams, particularly in Geometry (15.1%), Algebra I (38.5%), Chemistry (32.5%), and Earth/Space Sciences (27.4%), shows lower pass rates. While the school excels in preparing students for post-secondary life, some external analyses indicate overall academic proficiency challenges compared to district and state averages.