Enrollment
255
High
DISTRICT 477 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14·NCES 360011906033
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
325 BUSHWICK AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11206 · (718) 387-5641 · Kings County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL255 STUDENTS
D
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Scored higher than 6% of New York public high schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public high schools
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
234 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 30 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 29 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 31 | 12% |
| Grade 9 | 45 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 41 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 33 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 45 | 18% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
42.2%
NY avg 58.3% . +0.8pp since 2023
Math
28.5%
NY avg 57.4% . +9.5pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2023, while math scores are up about 10 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 42.2% | 28.5% |
| 2023-24 | 41.4% | 19.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
30.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.3%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 31% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 41% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN's state test result (30.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN this school | 255 | 91.8% | 30.8% |
| ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ROCKAWAY PARK | 232 | 90.5% | 19.2% |
| EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF STATEN ISLAND (THE) STATEN ISLAND | 280 | 92.5% | 40.1% |
| BRONX LAB SCHOOL BRONX | 258 | 92.6% | 50.0% |
| BRONX ACADEMY OF HEALTH CAREERS BRONX | 306 | 88.2% | 38.5% |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF GLOBAL FINANCE (THE) BROOKLYN | 222 | 97.3% | 18.0% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Kings County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.8% | #1,073 of 1,135 | #116 of 137 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.5% | #897 of 1,109 ▲ 112 | #86 of 132 ▲ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.2% | #1,045 of 1,135 ▲ 29 | #113 of 137 ▲ 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 255 | #1,001 of 1,216 | #103 of 146 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.1:1 | #334 of 1,058 | #31 of 115 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #229 of 1,070 | #33 of 115 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.8% | #163 of 1,167 | #37 of 144 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -37.3% | #59 of 743 | #12 of 70 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
255
-122 (-32%) vs 2020
+28% since 2010-11, when it was 199
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 255 | 25.2 | 10.1:1 | 92% (234) |
| 2023-24 | 261 | 26.3 | 9.9:1 | 90% (235) |
| 2022-23 | 273 | 28 | 9.8:1 | 89% (242) |
| 2020-21 | 377 | 29 | 13.0:1 | 86% (323) |
| 2017-18 | 407 | 29 | 14.0:1 | 78% (316) |
| 2015-16 | 373 | 29 | 12.9:1 | 74% (275) |
| 2010-11 | 199 | 18 | 11.1:1 | 71% (141) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN.
About YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN is a high school in BROOKLYN, New York, according to federal school records. It enrolls 255 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 6 through 12. That puts enrollment 62% below the 668-student average for high schools in New York.
In NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14, 38 schools enroll a combined 15,288 students.
Of every 100 students at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN, about 46 are Black, the largest group. It is also 40% Hispanic, 5% White, and 5% Asian. For comparison, the population of Kings County is roughly 28% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 62, compared with 70 nationally.
The school has 25.2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 10.1 students per teacher. High schools in New York average 11.0:1, 0.9 more students per teacher than here. Of all students at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN, 92% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Kings County, the average is 79%.
Among New York public high schools, YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN outscored 6%, which works out to a D on the allk12 Grade.
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN sits between the top and bottom 10% of New York schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate across its state test results of 30.8% and a predicted 41.3%.
The school is in Kings County, where the median household earns about $80,263 a year, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN shares Kings County with 582 other public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, PS 147 ISSAC REMSEN, is less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Compared with its nearest neighbors, YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN ranks 8th of 9 on average proficiency.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 32%, from 377 to 255. Students per teacher dropped from 13.0 in 2020-21 to 10.1 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Kings County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,631,580
Census ACS
Median income
$80,263
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
291,697 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
- IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOSMiddle · 1,028 students
- BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL (THE)High · 772 students
- WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOLHigh · 667 students
- PS 31 SAMUEL F DUPONTElementary · 644 students
- PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGOElementary · 636 students
- WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNHigh · 622 students
Other schools in BROOKLYN
- BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 5,848 students
- FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 4,044 students
- JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,983 students
- MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,657 students
- EDWARD R MURROW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,503 students
- FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,403 students
Nearby schools
- PS 147 ISSAC REMSEN0.0 mi · 167
- PS 196 TEN EYCK0.0 mi · 290
- MS 5820.0 mi · 332
- PROGRESS HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS0.2 mi · 418
- EAST WILLIAMSBURG SCHOLARS ACADEMY0.2 mi · 482
- HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENTERPRISE BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (THE)0.2 mi · 526
Frequently asked questions
About YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYNWhat is the total enrollment at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN?
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN enrolls approximately 255 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN serve?
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN?
The student-to-teacher ratio at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN is approximately 10.1:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN?
Student demographics at YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN are roughly 5% White, 40% Hispanic, 46% Black, 5% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN public or private?
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN is a public K-12 school, overseen by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.