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#2019 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 43% in state

Academy for Excellence in Leadership

High School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #32 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 IRVING AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11237

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation42.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Academy for Excellence in Leadership score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Academy for Excellence in Leadership sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 88Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,570

Median home value

$1,063,700

Median rent

$2,109/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
42.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)Enrollment path unverified7.89–120.0 mi432Compare →
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)Enrollment path unverified7.19–120.0 mi350Compare →
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified4.99–120.0 mi275Compare →
All City Leadership Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.86–120.1 mi431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #32

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#8 of 27
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy for Excellence in Leadership is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy for Excellence in Leadership

Academy for Excellence in Leadership is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #32, serving approximately 272 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,019 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy for Excellence in Leadership

What grades does Academy for Excellence in Leadership serve?

Academy for Excellence in Leadership serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Academy for Excellence in Leadership?

Academy for Excellence in Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Excellence in Leadership?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Excellence in Leadership is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy for Excellence in Leadership rank in NY?

Academy for Excellence in Leadership ranks #2,019 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Academy for Excellence in Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy for Excellence in Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy for Excellence in Leadership?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Excellence in Leadership has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Academy for Excellence in Leadership a charter school?

No, Academy for Excellence in Leadership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy for Excellence in Leadership a Title I school?

No, Academy for Excellence in Leadership is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Excellence in Leadership?

93.8% of students at Academy for Excellence in Leadership qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 11237)
45,233
Area average commute
40.3 min
Area median age
33.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11237; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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