- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Fordham Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fordham Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705184
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordham Leadership Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #62 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fordham Leadership Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fordham Leadership Academy ranks #62 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fordham Leadership Academy shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 360008705184 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 10.5:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Fordham Leadership Academy shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fordham Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 369
Fordham Leadership Academy
369 students
What this shows Fordham Leadership Academy reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordham Leadership Academy compares
Fordham Leadership Academy 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.6%
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 70.5%
African American 23.3%
White 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Fordham Leadership Academy is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fordham Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fordham Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fordham Leadership Academy
How many students attend Fordham Leadership Academy?
Fordham Leadership Academy has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordham Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordham Leadership Academy is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Fordham Leadership Academy?
88.7% of students at Fordham Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordham Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fordham Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordham Leadership Academy?
Fordham Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Fordham Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Fordham Leadership Academy ranks #62 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 #10?
Besides Fordham Leadership Academy, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.