Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, School For Global Leaders ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS serves a 1.3 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students typically within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School For Global Leaders's student population of 150 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
School For Global Leaders ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Global Leaders is 0.56, 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
#2073 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 School For Global Leaders's ranking?
School For Global Leaders is ranked #2073 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School For Global Leaders?
150 students attend School For Global Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of School For Global Leaders students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Global Leaders?
School For Global Leaders has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Global Leaders offer ?
School For Global Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Global Leaders part of?
School For Global Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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