Serving 270 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Excellence In Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Excellence In Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Academy For Excellence In Leadership's student population of 270 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Excellence In Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Excellence In Leadership is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2504 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Excellence In Leadership's ranking?
Academy For Excellence In Leadership is ranked #2504 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Excellence In Leadership?
The graduation rate of Academy For Excellence In Leadership is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Excellence In Leadership?
270 students attend Academy For Excellence In Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Academy For Excellence In Leadership students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Excellence In Leadership?
Academy For Excellence In Leadership has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Excellence In Leadership offer ?
Academy For Excellence In Leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Excellence In Leadership part of?
Academy For Excellence In Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
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