Fordham Leadership Academy, mostly called Fordham Leadership, is a small school located within Roosevelt Educational Campus, across the street from Fordham University.
Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Fordham Leadership Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fordham Leadership Academy for Business & Technology serves a large attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fordham Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fordham Leadership Academy's student population of 369 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Leaders - One Child at a Time
School Rankings
Fordham Leadership Academy 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 Fordham Leadership Academy is 0.45, 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
#2634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordham Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fordham Leadership Academy is ranked #2634 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fordham Leadership Academy often compared to?
Fordham Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Preparatory High School, Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordham Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fordham Leadership Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Fordham Leadership Academy?
369 students attend Fordham Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fordham Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordham Leadership Academy?
Fordham Leadership Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordham Leadership Academy offer ?
Fordham Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fordham Leadership Academy part of?
Fordham Leadership Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is Fordham Leadership Academy located?
Fordham Leadership Academy is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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