Serving 980 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School's student population of 980 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School is 0.45, 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
#3516 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School's ranking?
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School is ranked #3516 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School often compared to?
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School?
The graduation rate of Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School?
980 students attend Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School?
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School offer ?
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School part of?
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School is part of Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School located?
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School is located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Hunts Point.
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