Serving 509 students in grades 7-12, Leadership For Young Men 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4343 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
60%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership For Young Men's ranking?
Leadership For Young Men is ranked #4343 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership For Young Men?
The graduation rate of Leadership For Young Men is 60-64%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership For Young Men?
509 students attend Leadership For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Leadership For Young Men students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership For Young Men?
Leadership For Young Men has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership For Young Men offer ?
Leadership For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership For Young Men part of?
Leadership For Young Men is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership For Young Men located?
Leadership For Young Men is located in the Charlotte neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Charlotte.
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