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Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence

Public | 9-12 | 461 students

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted October 19, 2009

This is one of the best schools that was ever built. It is so good, I actually want to go to school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 28, 2008

this school is the best school around bushwick
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

293 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

7 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population38%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students49%
Students with disabilities22%
General population56%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students22%
Students with disabilities17%
General population23%

Global History and Geography

All Students20%
Students with disabilities13%
General population20%

Integrated Algebra

All Students36%
Students with disabilities11%
General population41%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students46%
Students with disabilities14%
General population53%

Physics

All Students0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students99%
Students with disabilities88%
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Students35%
Students with disabilities13%
General population39%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 82% 21%
Black 16% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 24%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 74%N/A76%
Female 78%N/A79%
Male 68%N/A71%
Hispanic or Latino 73%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 56%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 66%N/A56%
General-Education students 75%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 36%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 6%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 20%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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797 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
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Phone: (718) 919-4212

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