Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Leadership & Public Service High 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Leadership & Public Service High School serves an extensive area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 19.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership & Public Service High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Leadership & Public Service High School's student population of 264 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Leadership & Public Service High School 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 Leadership & Public Service High School is 0.55, 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
#3957 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-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)75%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership & Public Service High School's ranking?
Leadership & Public Service High School is ranked #3957 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership & Public Service High School?
The graduation rate of Leadership & Public Service High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Leadership & Public Service High School?
264 students attend Leadership & Public Service High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Leadership & Public Service High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leadership & Public Service High School?
Leadership & Public Service High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership & Public Service High School offer ?
Leadership & Public Service High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leadership & Public Service High School part of?
Leadership & Public Service High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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