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Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence

Brooklyn, NY

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
bushwickleadershs.com797 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221(718) 919-4212
Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled370343
Sexual offense10
Assault11
Harassment, bullying, discrimination6128
Cyberbullying116
Drugs21
Other threats14

None reported: Homicide, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses55%
Attendance Rate82%
Teacher Attendance98%
Experienced Teachers72%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence (K36A)

Ed. Opt.

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

77

Seats

49

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

17

Seats

11

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program in Data Science (K36C)

Open

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

28

Seats

49

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

3

Seats

11

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.EMPIRE CHARTER SERVICE INCNYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

344 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino79.9%
x
White2.0%
x
Black or African American14.5%
x
Asian1.5%
x
Two or More Races1.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses12

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition,

Languages1

Spanish

Arts4

Studio Art, Illustration, Music Technology, Fashion and Textile Design

Sports7

Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Handball (Boys), Soccer (Boys),

Clubs and Activities23

Podcast, National Honor Society (NHS), Student Government, Students in Action,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360009705562

District
New York City Geographic District #32
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
344 students
Teachers (FTE)
38.8

Sources