Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Leadership Ii High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Leadership Ii High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx Leadership Ii High School's student population of 456 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Leadership Ii High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Leadership Ii High School is 0.44, 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
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Bronx Leadership Ii High School's ranking?
Bronx Leadership Ii High School is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Leadership Ii High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Leadership Ii High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx Leadership Ii High School?
456 students attend Bronx Leadership Ii High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bronx Leadership Ii High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Leadership Ii High School?
Bronx Leadership Ii High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Leadership Ii High School offer ?
Bronx Leadership Ii High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Leadership Ii High School part of?
Bronx Leadership Ii High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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