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Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science (d/b/a “Comp Sci High”)
Urban Assembly Charter School For Computer Science, nominated by NewSchools Venture Fund, Transcend, and an anonymous organization, is a high school in Bronx, New York, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Bronx, New York
Governance Public Charter School
Grades High
Students 492
Locale Urban
Executive Director David Noah
Demographics
Percentage of students*
23%
English Learners
90%
Free/Reduced Lunch
26%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 33%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 5%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 60%
White 1%
2+ Races —
Why Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science (d/b/a “Comp Sci High”) was nominated
Comp Sci High combines the best of elements of so many different models. It has elements of CTE and Computer Science, with a plan to provide almost every graduate with real industry certifications. It has elements of work-based-learning, with a robust commitment to internships, personal finance, and wealth-building. And, Comp Sci High's design incorporates weekly circles, intensive advisory communities, and in doing so, prioritizes SEL. Most exciting of all, Comp Sci High sees these elements as deeply connected to a college preparatory academic model., We are a work-based learning, computer-science high school, rooted in the Bronx Community., This school is a high-performing charter high school in the Bronx, NY, that features Computer Science education for all of their students as well as a complete work-based learning program. , Comp Sci High empowers Bronx students with the academic and tech skills they need to access college, jobs, social empowerment, and limitless opportunities that lie just a mile from their doorstep.
Student experience design
At Comp Sci High, the student experience is designed to prepare every young person for economic freedom. We define that as earning the national median income by the age of 25 (estimated to be $97,256 for the Class of 2025). To achieve this, our model integrates rigorous, college-preparatory academics with a four-year computer science sequence that builds both technical fluency and problem-solving skills. Students engage in challenging classes while applying their learning through hands on experiences such as our annual Design Competitions and monthly Comp Sci High Days that make academic content relevant with industry-based support and mentorship. Through our Post-Secondary Learning Program, every student develops a personalized pathway that includes career exploration, paid work-based learning experience, and advising to support their transition beyond high school. Our students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and professional experiences needed to succeed over the next forty years, not just the next four.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
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Career Advising & Support |
5+ years
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College Advising & Support |
5+ years
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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Industry-aligned Learning Pathways |
5+ years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
5+ years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI Literacy
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
AI-assisted Tutoring
Anti-racist Practices
Apprenticeships
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Exploration
Client Projects
Co-leadership
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Extended Learning Time
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Higher Education Partnerships
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Internships
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Micro-credentials And Badging
Industry Networking
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Increase student agency
Some other reason
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.