Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School 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 Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is 0.15, 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
#1939 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
92%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is ranked #1939 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School often compared to?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canarsie Ascend Charter School, Explore Excel Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School?
808 students attend Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School located?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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