Serving 546 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is 0.50, 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
#344 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is ranked #344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx often compared to?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronxis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx School Of Young Leaders by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx?
546 students attend Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx part of?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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