Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence's student population of 380 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is 0.34, 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
#1923 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence's ranking?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is ranked #1923 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
The graduation rate of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
380 students attend Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence offer ?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence part of?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence located?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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