Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Bronx School Of Young Leaders 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx School Of Young Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx School Of Young Leaders's student population of 409 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx School Of Young Leaders ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx School Of Young Leaders is 0.42, 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
#3455 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
1%
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
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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 is Bronx School Of Young Leaders's ranking?
Bronx School Of Young Leaders is ranked #3455 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx School Of Young Leaders often compared to?
Bronx School Of Young Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 306, Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx School Of Young Leaders?
409 students attend Bronx School Of Young Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bronx School Of Young Leaders students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx School Of Young Leaders?
Bronx School Of Young Leaders has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx School Of Young Leaders offer ?
Bronx School Of Young Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx School Of Young Leaders part of?
Bronx School Of Young Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
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