Urban organizes the school year using a block system, rather than a conventional semester system. The block schedule allows for more concentrated, less fragmented learning than does a traditional high school schedule. The year is divided into six blocks, each lasting six weeks. Urban's school calendar is very similar to a trimester schedule, with fall, winter, and spring terms, each lasting twelve weeks.
Every class meets four times per week.
In addition to regular classes, the weekly schedule includes consultation period for students to meet individually with teachers, advising, and an all-school meeting assembly.