Young Women's Leadership School serves 363 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership School is 0.59, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School?
363 students attend Young Women's Leadership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Young Women's Leadership School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% 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 Young Women's Leadership School?
Young Women's Leadership School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School part of?
Young Women's Leadership School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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