Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) serves 16 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)31%
23%
Black
(15-16)63%
13%
White
(15-16)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step)?
16 students attend Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step)?
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) offer ?
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) part of?
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) is part of New Haven School District.
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