Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Fordham Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fordham Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fordham Leadership Academy's student population of 416 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fordham Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordham Leadership Academy is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1913 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordham Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fordham Leadership Academy is ranked #1913 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fordham Leadership Academy often compared to?
Fordham Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Preparatory High School, Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordham Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fordham Leadership Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fordham Leadership Academy?
416 students attend Fordham Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fordham Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordham Leadership Academy?
Fordham Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordham Leadership Academy offer ?
Fordham Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordham Leadership Academy part of?
Fordham Leadership Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fordham Leadership Academy located?
Fordham Leadership Academy is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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