Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008405189
👥 S:T ratio 68
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #37 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School ranks #37 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 381 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School is leaner than roughly 90% of New York schools and 33% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 756 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School compares
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.0%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
African American 31.0%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
How many students attend Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School?
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School?
92.1% of students at Bronx Leadership Academy Ii 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 Ii High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School?
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School ranks #37 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.
Is Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School a good school?
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?
Besides Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.
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