Fordham Leadership Academy

Summary:

Fordham Leadership Academy is a public high school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 416 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #10, which is ranked 715 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fordham Leadership Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York high schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 973-1238 out of 1190-1255 schools. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Student performance on Regents/Common Core exams is significantly below the state and district averages across various subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 74.38%, and the majority of subjects falling below 50% proficiency. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.3% and 100%, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has varied from 0% to 10%, higher than the state average. Fordham Leadership Academy also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.1% to 46.3%, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Nearby schools, such as Theatre Arts Production Company School, Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School, and Belmont Preparatory High School, generally perform better than Fordham Leadership Academy on various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. These schools have higher statewide rankings, ranging from 825-1094, and some have higher ratings of 2-4 stars from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Fordham Leadership Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 14.2, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios between 9.1 and 12.9.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 E Fordham Rd
       Bronx, NY  10458


(718) 733-5024

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,017 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.1%
African American:
21.4%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.1% Help


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Compare Details Fordham Leadership Academy ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 21st among 28 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fordham Leadership Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.1%), African American (21.4%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fordham Leadership Academy is 11.6. 17 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Fordham Leadership Academy employs 35.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fordham Leadership Academy is $17,017. 24 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fordham Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordham Leadership Academy 1038th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Fordham Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #10 715th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fordham Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 1.21 922nd 935 1.4%
2006 10.14 900th 986 8.7%
2007 13.54 902nd 1002 10.0%
2008 21.32 842nd 1027 18.0%
2009 31.10 801st 1086 26.2%
2010 36.50 770th 1117 31.1%
2011 18.10 986th 1165 15.4%
2012 3.81 1162nd 1198 3.0%
2013 8.45 1100th 1217 9.6%
2014 9.59 1130th 1237 8.6%
2015 10.69 1162nd 1255 7.4%
2016 7.31 1238th 1255 1.4%
2017 8.87 1110th 1221 9.1%
2018 6.91 1137th 1210 6.0%
2019 6.74 1128th 1207 6.5%
2021 10.16 483rd 519 6.9%
2022 15.88 973rd 1190 18.2%
2023 13.55 1037th 1228 15.6%
2024 16.28 1038th 1242 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.37 535th 546 2.0%
2019 23.26 486th 565 14.0%
2021 29.39 18th 23 21.7%
2022 22.83 425th 481 11.6%
2023 22.43 529th 583 9.3%
2024 25.88 540th 637 15.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 1006th 1095 8.1%
2019 21.16 951st 1132 16.0%
2021 24.22 107th 137 21.9%
2022 24.44 831st 1038 19.9%
2023 20.76 962nd 1130 14.9%
2024 29.78 835th 1144 27.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.51 1083rd 1154 6.2%
2019 9.10 1087th 1179 7.8%
2021 15.56 272nd 289 5.9%
2022 16.23 937th 1101 14.9%
2023 14.84 990th 1155 14.3%
2024 18.45 972nd 1170 16.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.26 424th 498 14.9%
2019 25.41 419th 493 15.0%
2022 26.81 309th 389 20.6%
2023 33.61 375th 531 29.4%
2024 31.36 415th 564 26.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.47 1101st 1176 6.4%
2019 7.90 1112th 1193 6.8%
2021 8.89 276th 290 4.8%
2022 17.39 945th 1155 18.2%
2023 13.83 1025th 1197 14.4%
2024 18.38 1001st 1219 17.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.01 1121st 1176 4.7%
2019 6.33 1121st 1190 5.8%
2021 10.72 335th 354 5.4%
2022 13.77 983rd 1154 14.8%
2023 14.49 1002nd 1191 15.9%
2024 16.44 1018th 1211 15.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.51 574th 679 15.5%
2019 33.93 453rd 686 34.0%
2022 33.64 387th 593 34.7%
2023 23.00 539th 671 19.7%
2024 30.74 488th 690 29.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fordham Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.51 727th 791 8.1%
2019 10.49 751st 815 7.9%
2021 17.59 55th 64 14.1%
2022 23.68 582nd 760 23.4%
2023 20.51 693rd 851 18.6%
2024 25.16 659th 865 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fordham Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 15 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2003 1 15 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2004 2 90 5 202 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 5 129 9 288 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 8 158 10 350 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 5 207 15 347 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 8 195 13 323 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2009 7 191 14 309 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 9 182 13 292 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 7 135 11 310 1 0 0 0 464
2012 6 125 10 304 2 2 0 0 449
2013 5 115 12 289 1 1 0 0 423
2014 9 135 10 304 0 0 2 0 460
2015 13 128 8 298 0 0 0 0 447
2016 10 114 7 281 1 0 2 0 415
2017 11 88 5 229 1 2 0 0 336
2018 7 88 7 229 2 3 0 0 336
2019 5 90 7 248 1 3 3 0 357
2020 6 99 6 270 1 3 1 0 386
2021 7 97 4 301 1 2 3 0 415
2022 8 96 5 296 2 1 5 0 413
2023 10 89 5 300 4 1 7 0 416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fordham Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 60 n/a n/a n/a
2003 60 n/a n/a n/a
2004 301 n/a n/a n/a
2005 433 n/a n/a 0
2006 527 41.0 12.9 91.3
2007 575 41.1 14.0 77.4
2008 541 39.0 13.9 84.1
2009 523 44.7 11.7 88.5
2010 498 39.3 12.6 n/a
2011 464 34.5 13.4 84.1
2012 449 29.0 15.4 82.6
2013 423 29.6 14.2 91.5
2014 460 28.4 16.1 90.2
2015 447 31.0 14.4 90.8
2016 415 36.0 11.5 91.1
2017 336 30.0 11.2 86
2018 336 29.0 11.5 84.5
2019 357 31.0 11.5 82.6
2020 386 40.9 9.4 88.3
2021 415 29.0 14.2 88.7
2022 413 41.2 10.0 87.7
2023 416 35.7 11.6 91.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fordham Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 60 n/a n/a n/a
2003 60 n/a n/a n/a
2004 301 n/a n/a n/a
2005 433 n/a n/a 0
2006 527 41.0 12.9 91.3
2007 575 41.1 14.0 77.4
2008 541 39.0 13.9 84.1
2009 523 44.7 11.7 88.5
2010 498 39.3 12.6 n/a
2011 464 34.5 13.4 84.1
2012 449 29.0 15.4 82.6
2013 423 29.6 14.2 91.5
2014 460 28.4 16.1 90.2
2015 447 31.0 14.4 90.8
2016 415 36.0 11.5 91.1
2017 336 30.0 11.2 86
2018 336 29.0 11.5 84.5
2019 357 31.0 11.5 82.6
2020 386 40.9 9.4 88.3
2021 415 29.0 14.2 88.7
2022 413 41.2 10.0 87.7
2023 416 35.7 11.6 91.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fordham Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,123 (9.8%) $19,559 (90.2%) $21,682
2020 $1,618 (9.1%) $16,240 (90.9%) $17,858
2021 $1,274 (8.1%) $14,417 (91.9%) $15,691
2022 $2,369 (13.1%) $15,698 (86.9%) $18,067
2023 $1,682 (9.9%) $15,335 (90.1%) $17,017

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fordham Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1128th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1037th of 1228 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Fordham Leadership Academy)44.335.3
 9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #10)57.452.1
 5.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Fordham Leadership Academy)10.60
 10.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #10)67.262.2
 5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Fordham Leadership Academy)39.34.4
 34.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #10)69.151.9
 17.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Fordham Leadership Academy)62.566.2
 3.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)76.168
 8.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Fordham Leadership Academy)2212
 10%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York City Geographic District #10)55.742.6
 13.1%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Fordham Leadership Academy)13.236.4
 23.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #10)38.433.8
 4.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Fordham Leadership Academy)5645.3
 10.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #10)74.367.2
 7.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Fordham Leadership Academy)36.934
 3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #10)6149.9
 11.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Fordham Leadership Academy)47.954.8
 6.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #10)67.672.1
 4.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357416
 16.5%
African American9089
 1.1%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic248300
 21%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White510
 100%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.6%91.1%
 8.5%


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Students at Fordham Leadership Academy are 72% Hispanic, 21% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Fordham Leadership Academy.

Fordham Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 16.4% of New York high schools.


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