Unity Center for Urban Technologies

Unity Center for Urban Technologies is a small high school serving grades 9-12, located within the Norman Thomas Educational Campus in Manhattan. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment that fosters strong student-teacher connections, allowing students to develop at their own pace through a challenging academic program aligned with Common Core Learning Standards. It utilizes differentiated instruction and technology, offering enrichment programs to promote creativity and engagement. The school boasts a strong 95% four-year graduation rate, which is well above the citywide median. Regents pass rates are particularly strong in English, US History, Global History, and Living Environment, though scores in Algebra I and Chemistry are comparatively lower. Student and parent surveys indicate a highly positive school climate, with near-perfect favorable ratings for safety, cleanliness, and fair conflict resolution. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the education and teacher support. Unity Center for Urban Technologies offers a variety of student-run clubs, a wide range of sports teams, and a selection of Advanced Placement courses, including both in-person and online options, as well as college courses through CUNY. While many praise the supportive staff and community feel, some feedback points to concerns regarding organizational consistency and the resolution of certain student issues.