Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Leadership Academy High School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Bronx Leadership Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Leadership Academy High School 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Leadership Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
376 students attend Bronx Leadership Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bronx Leadership Academy High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
Bronx Leadership Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Leadership Academy High School offer ?
Bronx Leadership Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Leadership Academy High School part of?
My daughter went to this school. I was very pleased, I LOVE THIS SCHOOL . I would recommbed this school for anyone. Thank you for your time , thank you for reading this. ~Parent of CLASS 09 BABY
- Posted by Parent - Yousu
57/3/2013
BLA 1 is one of the best high school in trhe ebronx, you can learn alot in just 4 years that will be usful in everyday life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - john
511/7/2006
This school has a very good curriculm and is an easy pass to sucess. im not in the school yet, but i am applying for it and i start my 9th grade year september 2007. This is my #1 choice and i hope to be excepted. Parent involment is excellent my aunt knows about every change my cusin Ashley is going through. The academics for this school is very well sorted and i highly recomend it!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - c33ce
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
