BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 574 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL (BLA), located on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, is a public secondary school that emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum grounded in the principles of leadership and civic engagement. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-school environment that encourages students to take an active role in their education while developing the interpersonal skills necessary for professional and personal success. By integrating leadership development into daily academic life, the school aims to empower students to become advocates for themselves and their communities.
Academically, Bronx Leadership Academy provides a comprehensive range of Regents-level courses and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for life after high school. The school prioritizes individualized attention, utilizing a structured approach to ensure that students meet rigorous academic standards while navigating the challenges of adolescence. Through a blend of challenging coursework and school-wide initiatives, BLA strives to create a culture of accountability and high expectations, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to pursue higher education and meaningful career pathways.
For more information, contact BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 299-4274 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10457
(718) 299-4274
BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 574 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
- Total Students:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 574 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.9%
- Black or African American
- 30.8%
- White
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.