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#2392 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
High School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Glendale, NY
A New York City Geographic District #32 high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
976 SENECA AVE, Glendale, NY 11385
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 99Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,365
Median home value
$842,800
Median rent
$1,959/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
30.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Excellence in LeadershipEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
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
- #9 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.
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is a public high school in Glendale, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #32, serving approximately 344 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,392 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
What grades does Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence serve?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence rank in NY?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence ranks #2,392 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence a charter school?
No, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence a Title I school?
No, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
93.3% of students at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.9%
- Phone
- (718) 919-4212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 11385)
- 103,865
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 11385; 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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