- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Leadership Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008600795
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Leadership Academy High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #102 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Leadership Academy High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Leadership Academy High School ranks #102 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008600795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Bronx Leadership Academy High School grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 360008600795 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.3:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Bronx Leadership Academy High School grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Leadership Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
371 students
What this shows Bronx Leadership Academy High School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Leadership Academy High School compares
Bronx Leadership Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 32.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Bronx Leadership Academy High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Leadership Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Leadership Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Leadership Academy High School
How many students attend Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
Bronx Leadership Academy High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
93.3% of students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Leadership Academy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Leadership Academy High School?
Bronx Leadership Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bronx Leadership Academy High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Leadership Academy High School ranks #102 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Bronx Leadership Academy High School, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.