At a Glance
A small charter school serving a high-need community where students are making slow ELA progress but struggling significantly in math
Families in Kingsbridge-Marble Hill seeking a small-school environment who can actively support their children's academic progress, particularly in math. Parents should be prepared to supplement math instruction at home or through tutoring, and should prioritize addressing attendance challenges given the high chronic absenteeism rate. The school may work best for families who are highly engaged and able to advocate for their children given the limited survey feedback from current families.
- Small school with 387 students and average class sizes of 22.9
- Charter school model with lottery admissions
- Stronger ELA performance relative to math — matches district average in reading
- 7th grade ELA at 52.3% shows pockets of academic strength
- Math proficiency (31%) is significantly below the District 10 average of 43.5%
- 71.9% chronic absenteeism rate is extremely high — nearly 3 in 4 students miss substantial school time
- Nearly zero family survey response (0%) suggests disconnect between school and families
- Overall quality score of 1.53/4 is below the district average of 1.77
- The school name includes 'High School' but it actually serves grades PK-8, which may cause confusion
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 10
Among District 10 peer schools ranging from P.S. 024 Spuyten Duyvil (92/100) to P.S. 207 (62/100), this school would likely fall toward the lower end of that spectrum given its 1.53 overall quality score. District 10 includes some of the highest-performing schools in the Bronx, and this charter school underperforms the district average in math and overall quality metrics.
The school's 45.5% ELA proficiency matches the District 10 average, but math at 31% falls well below the district's 43.5%. Looking at grade-level data, 7th graders show stronger ELA (52.3%) while math performance is concerning across grades — 7th grade math dropped to just 27.9%. The overall quality score of 1.53 out of 4 places this school below the district average of 1.77.
With only 1 family survey response (0% response rate), there's very little data on family perception of the school climate. The 90.9% attendance rate sits just below the district average, but the 71.9% chronic absenteeism rate is striking — nearly three-quarters of students miss significant school time. Chronic absenteeism is slightly higher for female students (74.5%) than male (68.9%), and notably higher for Hispanic students (73.9%) compared to Black students (68.8%). Without survey feedback, it's difficult to assess whether families feel connected to the school community.
This is a predominantly Hispanic school (79% of students) in a neighborhood where the population is largely Hispanic and working-class. With an economic need index of 80.7% and only 16.8% homeownership in the surrounding Kingsbridge-Marble Hill area, many families here are renting and may be facing financial instability. The diversity index of 39% reflects a relatively homogeneous student body, though the small 387-student enrollment creates a tight-knit feel.
Kingsbridge-Marble Hill is a working-class Bronx neighborhood with strong transit access (78.93 percentile) and high residential stability (81.61), but it faces challenges: the safety score of 20.69 puts it in a lower percentile, and the median household income of $53,729 is well below city averages. The area has a 27.7% poverty rate and low homeownership (16.8%), meaning many families rent. However, the neighborhood's family density score (51.72) and education orientation (50.57) indicate a community where families with children do live and value education.
The neighborhood is generally walkable with good transit options, though families should consider the area's safety scores when planning commutes. The school serves a community where many families rely on public transportation.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is International Leadership Charter High School a good school?
- On Motley, International Leadership Charter High School earns an overall quality score of 38/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run below the District 10 average.
- What grades does International Leadership Charter High School serve?
- International Leadership Charter High School serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- How do students get into International Leadership Charter High School?
- International Leadership Charter High School is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is International Leadership Charter High School public, charter, or private?
- International Leadership Charter High School is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 10.
- What neighborhood is International Leadership Charter High School in?
- International Leadership Charter High School is in Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Bronx.
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