Serving 788 students in grades 6-8, Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence 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 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence serves an attendance zone located in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
788 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3895 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence's ranking?
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence is ranked #3895 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence?
788 students attend Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence?
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence offer ?
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence part of?
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence located?
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
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