BUSHWICK LEADERS HS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

BUSHWICK LEADERS HS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 280 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 27 teachers, BUSHWICK LEADERS HS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence (BLHS) is a public secondary school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The school is built upon a philosophy of high expectations, focusing on preparing its student body for the rigors of higher education and professional success. With a culture centered on community and personal growth, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment designed to support students in meeting New York State graduation requirements while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for post-secondary pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bushwick Leaders prides itself on fostering a supportive school climate that values leadership and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and personalized support systems intended to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence while building character and resilience. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor combined with a personalized approach to student development, the school aims to empower its graduates to become active, contributing members of their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact BUSHWICK LEADERS HS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE at (718) 919-4212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

797 BUSHWICK AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
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BUSHWICK LEADERS HS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 280 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
27
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 280 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUSHWICK LEADERS HS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.3%
Black or African American
17.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
White
1.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.