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#501 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx

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

A New York City Geographic District # 9 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

1865 MORRIS AVE, Bronx, NY 10453

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation16.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1

Students at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

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

Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 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 72Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$35,482

Median home value

$580,100

Median rent

$1,393/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
16.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 for Language and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.4 mi350Compare →
Charter High School for Law and Social JusticeCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–120.4 mi470Compare →
Bronx Leadership Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.5 mi376Compare →
Comprehensive Model School Project MS 327Enrollment path unverified5.96–120.5 mi678Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

New York City Geographic District # 9

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#1 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.

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx

What grades does Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx serve?

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?

The student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx rank in NY?

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx ranks #501 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx's MySchoolScout rating?

Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx a charter school?

No, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx a Title I school?

No, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?

87.2% of students at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 10453)
78,270
Area average commute
42.9 min
Area median age
34.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 10453; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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