- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009705562
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009705562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 360009705562 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 10.2:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
358 students
What this shows Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence compares
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.3%
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 79.3%
African American 13.4%
White 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
How many students attend Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
92.7% of students at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #32?
Besides Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence, New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.