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Bronx Leadership Academy High School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 9 high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1710 WEBSTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10457

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.5%

Students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School score 71% 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 Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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

94.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Leadership Academy High School 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$44,911

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Bronx Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.26–120.3 mi891Compare →
Eagle Academy for Young MenEnrollment path unverified4.96–120.3 mi437Compare →
Mott Hall Bronx High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.3 mi335Compare →
Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (the)Enrollment path unverified3.26–120.3 mi570Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

New York City Geographic District # 9

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#26 of 69
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.

Bronx Leadership Academy High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Leadership Academy High School

Bronx Leadership Academy High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,598 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Leadership Academy High School

What grades does Bronx Leadership Academy High School serve?

Bronx Leadership Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx Leadership Academy High School?

Bronx Leadership Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Leadership Academy High School rank in NY?

Bronx Leadership Academy High School ranks #2,598 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Leadership Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Leadership Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bronx Leadership Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Leadership Academy High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bronx Leadership Academy High School a charter school?

No, Bronx Leadership Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx Leadership Academy High School a Title I school?

No, Bronx Leadership Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Leadership Academy High School?

94.4% of students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School 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
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.5%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 10457)
79,375
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
31.8
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 10457; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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