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Bronx Leadership Academy High School vs. Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141)

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School Overview

School
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
1710 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141)
660 W 237th St
Bronx, NY 10463
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Leadership Academy High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,380 students in grades 6-12, Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
376 students
1,380 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronx Leadership Academy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141).
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
92 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronx Leadership Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Leadership Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4070 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1633 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronx Leadership Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx Leadership Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bronx Leadership Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronx Leadership Academy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
253
Grade 7 Students
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225
Grade 8 Students
-
216
Grade 9 Students
135
188
Grade 10 Students
98
191
Grade 11 Students
72
144
Grade 12 Students
69
163
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronx Leadership Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronx Leadership Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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