C
Below Average
50/100

Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 797 BUSHWICK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 77% · Math 62% proficient · 28th percentile in New York
Graduation
C+
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
344
Students
enrolled
8.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%28/100reading 33rd percentile, math 23rd percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%38/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+21 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−7 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic85%65%reading +5 pts, math -10 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income75%65%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 797 BUSHWICK AVE
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11221
District 3600097
NCES School ID 360009705562
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11221

Understanding the community around Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,600
Per Capita Income $40,787
Poverty Rate 19.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%
High School or Higher 84.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,082,200
Median Rent $1,937
Owner-Occupied 21.2%
Renter-Occupied 78.8%
View full data for ZIP 11221 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 79.9%
Black 14.5%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 1.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 344
Teachers (FTE) 38.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence has 344 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1.
What grades does Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence serve?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence receive per student?
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence in 11221 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,098,219
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,669
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
78.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026