The Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine

← District 2Manhattan · Chinatown

About this school

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The Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (EChem) is a small Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school located in the heart of Manhattan's Lower East Side. We are dedicated to preparing students for college, careers, and leadership roles in emergency medicine, healthcare, and STEM fields. As a proud member of the NYS Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) program, EChem offers students a unique Grades 9-14 experience. Students can earn both a New York State Regents Diploma and up to three tuition-free associate degrees from Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC): A.S. in Science, A.A.S. in Paramedic (includes National EMT Certification), A.S. in Public Health. Through our strong partnership with Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare provider, students benefit from: Paid internships and job shadowing, Hospital site visits, Mentoring and career coaching, Hands-on learning with medical professionals. Students who complete the program receive priority hiring consideration from Northwell Health, launching them into meaningful healthcare careers.EChem also offers a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program with 10 AP courses designed to prepare students for college-level work and earn early college credit. We are proud to partner with: Northwell Health Borough of Manhattan Community College Early College Initiative FutureReadyNYC College Board American Heart Association Broadway Bridges Greater NYC Black Nurses Association National Education Equity Lab Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Stay connected with EChem: Visit our website, follow us on Instagram, and read our Family Newsletters to learn more.

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Student demographics

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.

White

Black

35%

Hispanic

57%

Asian

Academic measures

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.

Student attendance: 84%September 2024-June 2025

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