Serving 515 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx's student population of 515 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is 0.48, 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
#2556 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is ranked #2556 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx often compared to?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronxis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx School Of Young Leaders, P.s. 214 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx?
515 students attend Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% 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 Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx part of?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx located?
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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