Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, High School For Community Leadership 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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 Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The High School for Community Leadership serves an extensive attendance zone in Jamaica, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 12 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which stretches up to 28.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Community Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School For Community Leadership's student population of 497 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Through a strong partnership between home and school, our mission is to guide students to reach their goals and abilities through high quality, Culturally responsive and data driven instruction to ensure our students become life-long learners and producti
School Rankings
High School For Community Leadership ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Community Leadership is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-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 High School For Community Leadership's ranking?
High School For Community Leadership is ranked #677 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Community Leadership often compared to?
High School For Community Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Collegiate - A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Community Leadership?
The graduation rate of High School For Community Leadership is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Community Leadership?
497 students attend High School For Community Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of High School For Community Leadership students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Community Leadership?
High School For Community Leadership has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Community Leadership offer ?
High School For Community Leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Community Leadership part of?
High School For Community Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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