Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, High School For Community Leadership ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Community Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School For Community Leadership's student population of 495 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
High School For Community Leadership ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Community Leadership is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Community Leadership's ranking?
High School For Community Leadership is ranked #210 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Community Leadership often compared to?
High School For Community Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Collegiate - A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Community Leadership?
The graduation rate of High School For Community Leadership is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Community Leadership?
495 students attend High School For Community Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High School For Community Leadership students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Community Leadership?
High School For Community Leadership has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Community Leadership offer ?
High School For Community Leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Community Leadership part of?
High School For Community Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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