Serving 1,214 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School's student population of 1,214 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter 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 Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is 0.37, 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
#946 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
78%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is ranked #946 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
The graduation rate of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
1,214 students attend Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School located?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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