Serving 636 students in grades 6-8, New School For Leadership And Journalism 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New School For Leadership And Journalism ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New School For Leadership And Journalism's student population of 636 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New School For Leadership And Journalism is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
88%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New School For Leadership And Journalism often compared to?
New School For Leadership And Journalismis often viewed alongside schools like In-tech (Ms/hs 368), Riverdale/kingsbridge (Ms/hs 141) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend New School For Leadership And Journalism?
636 students attend New School For Leadership And Journalism.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New School For Leadership And Journalism students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New School For Leadership And Journalism?
New School For Leadership And Journalism has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New School For Leadership And Journalism offer ?
New School For Leadership And Journalism offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New School For Leadership And Journalism part of?
New School For Leadership And Journalism is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
It`s the best school
5 4/14/2018
I have been at this school for 3 years and never have I felt so empowered to embrace my personality elsewhere. This school has helped me get into the best highschools so now I have options of where to go. I truly feel that whomever let's there child attend this school is making the best choice for him/her.
2 2/10/2014
Thank you everyone comments have been helpful, but I see a lot of comments from 8th graders as if this was a task asked of the students at some point. Im thinking of sending my child here and I have some of the same concerns as the comment left by Jeanette. Are there bussing, for someone who lives 238th in Bailey avenue? how is the staff? crime/bullying history? I tried calling 244 about transportation and I was told this information cant be provided to me in advance and instead emphasis was put on whether or not my child is in special education or not because if so this will guaranteed my child to be entitled to bussing not based on his address. How in the world can a parent make an educated decision on what school to send their child if information asked is not given? Can anyone answer to my concerns, because not even the dept of pupil transportation can answer my questions...
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