Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Fordham Leadership Academy 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 10:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Fordham Leadership Academy 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 Fordham Leadership Academy 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.
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 Fordham Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fordham Leadership Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fordham Leadership Academy?
385 students attend Fordham Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fordham Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordham Leadership Academy?
Fordham Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordham Leadership Academy offer ?
Fordham Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordham Leadership Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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