Serving 225 students in grades 6-12, School For Democracy And Leadership ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
92%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Democracy And Leadership?
The graduation rate of School For Democracy And Leadership is 55-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend School For Democracy And Leadership?
225 students attend School For Democracy And Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of School For Democracy And Leadership students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Democracy And Leadership?
School For Democracy And Leadership has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Democracy And Leadership offer ?
School For Democracy And Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is School For Democracy And Leadership part of?
School For Democracy And Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
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