Serving 574 students in grades 6-12, Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is 0.70, 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
#986 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Womens Leadership School - Astoria's ranking?
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is ranked #986 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria often compared to?
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoriais often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 122 Mamie Fay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
The graduation rate of Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
574 students attend Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria offer ?
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria part of?
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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