Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School's student population of 218 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
The diversity score of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School?
218 students attend Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is part of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School located?
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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