Serving 370 students in grades 9-12, Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 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 higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence's student population of 370 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is 0.35, 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
#1913 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
79%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is ranked #1913 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
The graduation rate of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
370 students attend Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence offer ?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence part of?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence located?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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