Serving 353 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn's student population of 353 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn is 0.61, 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
#633 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
45%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn is ranked #633 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn often compared to?
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklynis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Enterprise Business & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn?
353 students attend Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn?
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn part of?
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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