- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Leaders High School
Federal NCES profile for Leaders High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015205941
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leaders High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #89 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Leaders High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leaders High School ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015205941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Leaders High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360015205941 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12.4:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Leaders High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Leaders High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 383
Leaders High School
383 students
What this shows Leaders High School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leaders High School compares
Leaders High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.1%
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 44.9%
White 23.2%
Asian 17.5%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Leaders High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Leaders High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leaders High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leaders High School
How many students attend Leaders High School?
Leaders High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leaders High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leaders High School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leaders High School?
75.5% of students at Leaders High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leaders High School?
The largest demographic group at Leaders High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leaders High School?
Leaders High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Leaders High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Leaders High School ranks #89 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 #21?
Besides Leaders High School, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.