Serving 1,279 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 1,279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School's student population of 1,279 students has grown by 6% 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
1,279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School is 0.31, 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
#2591 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
82%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Ocean Hill Charter School's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School is ranked #2591 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School often compared to?
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excellence Girls Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School?
The graduation rate of Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School?
1,279 students attend Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School located?
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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