Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Summary:

Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 370 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #32, which is ranked 764 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushwick Leaders High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York high schools over the past decade, with particularly low performance for Asian, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 79% to 88.2% in recent years, below the state average, and its dropout rate has been high, ranging from 4.9% to 10%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 34.1% to 70.2%, significantly higher than state and district averages. Proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are consistently well below state and district averages across all subject areas.

While Bushwick Leaders High School is underperforming, some nearby schools like Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology, Bushwick Community High School, and All City Leadership Secondary School are performing slightly better, with higher rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. However, the school's challenges are likely exacerbated by the high poverty rate of its student population, with 93.96% to 95.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 797 Bushwick Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11221


(718) 919-4212

District: New York City Geographic District #32

SchoolDigger Rank:
1225th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,925 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.6%
African American:
16.2%
White:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Compare Details Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 8 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #32. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 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 (78.6%), African American (16.2%), White (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #32. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is 10.5, which is the 3rd best among 8 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #32. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence is $21,925, which is the 4th highest among 8 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #32.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 1225th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #32:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #32 764th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

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Rank History for all students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.74 831st 935 11.1%
2006 2.17 967th 986 1.9%
2007 8.32 947th 1002 5.5%
2008 10.11 961st 1027 6.4%
2009 9.72 1027th 1086 5.4%
2010 10.16 1041st 1117 6.8%
2011 10.72 1086th 1165 6.8%
2012 2.14 1182nd 1198 1.3%
2013 3.82 1160th 1217 4.7%
2014 4.19 1211th 1237 2.1%
2015 5.96 1224th 1255 2.5%
2016 12.46 1179th 1255 6.1%
2017 6.01 1174th 1221 3.8%
2018 2.24 1196th 1210 1.2%
2019 3.29 1178th 1207 2.4%
2022 4.07 1161st 1190 2.4%
2023 2.83 1208th 1228 1.6%
2024 3.84 1225th 1242 1.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.94 533rd 546 2.4%
2019 15.74 547th 565 3.2%
2022 21.77 435th 481 9.6%
2023 23.79 516th 583 11.5%
2024 16.99 607th 637 4.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.22 1072nd 1095 2.1%
2019 8.54 1111th 1132 1.9%
2022 15.43 959th 1038 7.6%
2023 11.70 1095th 1130 3.1%
2024 12.77 1101st 1144 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.82 1151st 1154 0.3%
2019 1.07 1173rd 1179 0.5%
2022 4.27 1080th 1101 1.9%
2023 3.08 1139th 1155 1.4%
2024 4.20 1148th 1170 1.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.76 472nd 498 5.2%
2019 8.65 489th 493 0.8%
2022 21.98 346th 389 11.1%
2023 16.70 498th 531 6.2%
2024 14.50 544th 564 3.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.91 1160th 1176 1.4%
2019 3.24 1171st 1193 1.8%
2022 4.48 1121st 1155 2.9%
2023 3.54 1174th 1197 1.9%
2024 3.81 1207th 1219 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.08 1169th 1176 0.6%
2019 3.66 1153rd 1190 3.1%
2022 3.63 1127th 1154 2.3%
2023 2.55 1179th 1191 1.0%
2024 4.84 1182nd 1211 2.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.04 426th 426 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.39 659th 679 2.9%
2019 5.54 676th 686 1.5%
2023 6.95 657th 671 2.1%
2024 13.07 647th 690 6.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.41 784th 791 0.9%
2019 6.04 791st 815 2.9%
2022 8.45 724th 760 4.7%
2023 6.42 830th 851 2.5%
2024 6.26 852nd 865 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 20 2 93 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2005 1 35 2 173 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2006 1 54 5 240 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 2 72 8 335 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 2 76 6 374 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 4 78 6 400 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 2 82 5 392 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 503 503
2012 0 98 3 359 0 1 0 0 461
2013 1 85 5 322 0 0 0 0 413
2014 1 74 4 284 0 0 0 0 363
2015 2 56 3 259 0 0 1 0 321
2016 3 49 3 224 0 0 1 0 280
2017 3 51 2 211 1 1 3 0 272
2018 3 48 2 222 0 0 5 0 280
2019 4 60 5 235 2 0 4 0 310
2020 4 50 4 272 3 0 7 0 340
2021 6 61 2 288 4 0 3 0 364
2022 8 57 3 305 4 1 2 0 380
2023 7 60 5 291 2 1 4 0 370

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 115 n/a n/a n/a
2005 211 n/a n/a 0
2006 300 22.0 13.6 94.7
2007 417 27.8 15.0 90.2
2008 459 33.3 13.8 92.8
2009 489 35.9 13.6 94.1
2010 482 32.5 14.8 n/a
2011 503 n/a n/a n/a
2012 461 30.1 15.3 95
2013 413 28.8 14.3 93.9
2014 363 27.8 13.0 95.6
2015 321 25.0 12.8 96.3
2016 280 24.0 11.6 96.1
2017 272 26.0 10.4 97.1
2018 280 27.0 10.3 97.1
2019 310 29.0 10.6 95.2
2020 340 35.7 9.5 96.5
2021 364 36.1 10.0 94
2022 380 37.0 10.2 95.8
2023 370 35.0 10.5 94.6

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 Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 115 n/a n/a n/a
2005 211 n/a n/a 0
2006 300 22.0 13.6 94.7
2007 417 27.8 15.0 90.2
2008 459 33.3 13.8 92.8
2009 489 35.9 13.6 94.1
2010 482 32.5 14.8 n/a
2011 503 n/a n/a n/a
2012 461 30.1 15.3 95
2013 413 28.8 14.3 93.9
2014 363 27.8 13.0 95.6
2015 321 25.0 12.8 96.3
2016 280 24.0 11.6 96.1
2017 272 26.0 10.4 97.1
2018 280 27.0 10.3 97.1
2019 310 29.0 10.6 95.2
2020 340 35.7 9.5 96.5
2021 364 36.1 10.0 94
2022 380 37.0 10.2 95.8
2023 370 35.0 10.5 94.6

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,611 (8.3%) $17,761 (91.7%) $19,372
2020 $1,222 (6.7%) $16,922 (93.3%) $18,144
2021 $1,589 (8.0%) $18,174 (92.0%) $19,763
2022 $2,450 (11.2%) $19,436 (88.8%) $21,885
2023 $2,758 (12.6%) $19,168 (87.4%) $21,925

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1178th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1208th of 1228 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)29.823.3
 6.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #32)49.345.1
 4.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)33.30
 33.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #32)39.225.9
 13.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)29.41.3
 28.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #32)65.618
 47.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)4735.1
 11.9%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #32)55.452
 3.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)15.80
 15.8%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York City Geographic District #32)45.331.2
 14.1%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)10.38.2
 2.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #32)39.331.5
 7.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)65.226
 39.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #32)58.445.4
 13%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)2418.1
 6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #32)45.537.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence)19.239.5
 20.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #32)37.861.2
 23.5%
   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 Students310370
 19.4%
African American6060
American Indian22
Asian55
Hispanic235291
 23.8%
Pacific Islander01
White47
 75%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%94.6%
 0.6%


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Students at Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence are 79% Hispanic, 16% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence.

Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence ranks in the bottom 1.4% of New York high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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