Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, School For Global Leaders ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Global Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For Global Leaders's student population of 180 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
School For Global Leaders ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Global Leaders is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2073 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
65%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
7%
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
92%
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
What is School For Global Leaders's ranking?
School For Global Leaders is ranked #2073 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School For Global Leaders?
180 students attend School For Global Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School For Global Leaders students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% 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 School For Global Leaders?
School For Global Leaders has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Global Leaders offer ?
School For Global Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Global Leaders part of?
School For Global Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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