Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School's student population of 236 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Track, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Beauty + Cosmetology, Cooking, Creative Writing Club, Digital Drawing, Poetry, Prisms, Step, Student Government Association, Video Editing
Anime Club, Beauty + Cosmetology, Cooking, Creative Writing Club, Digital Drawing, Poetry, Prisms, Step, Student Government Association, Video Editing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School?
236 students attend Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is part of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School located?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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