Serving 1,152 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School's student population of 1,152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1617 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is ranked #1617 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
The graduation rate of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
1,152 students attend Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School located?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant 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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