At a glance
Reported students
150
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266
School for Global Leaders: 150 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
8.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about School for Global Leaders
School for Global Leaders is a public middle school serving grades 06–09 in New York. It is one of 26 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 1. NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.4:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64%) and Black (13.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School for Global Leaders
- 1How do the reported 8.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic64%
- Black13.3%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
University Neighborhood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
131 reported students
Tompkins Square Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
290 reported students
PS 64 Robert Simon
Elementary · Grades PK–05
147 reported students
PS 15 Roberto Clemente
Elementary · Grades PK–05
159 reported students
PS 134 Henrietta Szold
Elementary · Grades PK–05
164 reported students
Cascades High School
High · Grades 09–12
135 reported students
Public schools near School for Global Leaders
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins Square Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 06–08 | 290 | 0.4 mi |
| MS 131 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 257 | 0.5 mi |
| University Neighborhood Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 06–08 | 131 | 0.5 mi |
| Manhattan Charter School II Middle · Charter · Manhattan Charter School II | 03–07 | 73 | 0.5 mi |
| MS 255 Salk School of Science Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 378 | 1.1 mi |
| JHS 104 Simon Baruch Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 1,023 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School for Global Leaders
What grades does School for Global Leaders serve?
School for Global Leaders reports grades 06–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 1.
How many students attend School for Global Leaders?
School for Global Leaders reported 150 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School for Global Leaders?
The calculated ratio is 8.4:1, based on 150 students and 17.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is School for Global Leaders a public, charter, or magnet school?
School for Global Leaders is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of School for Global Leaders students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is School for Global Leaders in?
School for Global Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District # 1, based in New York, NY, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School for Global Leaders?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tompkins Square Middle School (0.4 mi), MS 131 (0.5 mi), University Neighborhood Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.