At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
Leaders High School: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Leaders High School
Leaders High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 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 (44.9%) and White (23.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Leaders High School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.73 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
- 85.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic44.9%
- Black8.6%
- Asian17.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.4%
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 #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
High School of Sports Management
High · Grades 09–12
385 reported students
International High School at Lafayette
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Life Academy High School for Film and Music
High · Grades 09–12
198 reported students
Liberation Diploma Plus
High · Grades 09–12
187 reported students
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
High · Grades 09–12
619 reported students
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
646 reported students
Public schools near Leaders High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School of Sports Management High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 09–12 | 385 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kingsborough Early College School High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–12 | 722 | under 0.1 mi |
| Life Academy High School for Film and Music High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 09–12 | 198 | under 0.1 mi |
| International High School at Lafayette High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 09–12 | 331 | under 0.1 mi |
| John Dewey High School High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 09–12 | 2,209 | 0.4 mi |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–12 | 892 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leaders High School
What grades does Leaders High School serve?
Leaders High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend Leaders High School?
Leaders High School reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leaders High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 383 students and 36.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leaders High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leaders High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leaders High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.1% 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 Leaders High School in?
Leaders High School is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leaders High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School of Sports Management (under 0.1 mi), Kingsborough Early College School (under 0.1 mi), Life Academy High School for Film and Music (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.