Serving 950 students in grades 5-12, Inwood Academy For Leadership 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 950 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School's student population of 950 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
950 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Inwood Academy For Leadership 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 Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is 0.13, 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
#3496 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
93%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is ranked #3496 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School often compared to?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Heights Academy, Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School?
950 students attend Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School offer ?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School part of?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is part of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School District.
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