Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (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 98% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School's student population of 255 students has grown by 119% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School 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 Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School is 0.35, 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
#583 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
79%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Track, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Beauty + Cosmetology, Cooking, Creative Writing Club, Digital Drawing, Poetry, Prisms, Step, Student Government Association, Video Editing
Anime Club, Beauty + Cosmetology, Cooking, Creative Writing Club, Digital Drawing, Poetry, Prisms, Step, Student Government Association, Video Editing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School's ranking?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School is ranked #583 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School?
255 students attend Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Charter School is part of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School District.
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