Leaders High School

Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, which limits direct comparison to district averages. However, the school offers AP Courses and maintains ELL Support services for its English Language Learner population. The small enrollment of 378 students allows for an average class size of 24.6 — essentially on par with the district average — which can support more personalized attention for students.

The school culture at Leaders High School stands out for its extraordinary trust metrics. Parents report 96% trust in teachers and 95% trust in the principal — numbers that far exceed typical district averages. Teachers rate instruction quality at 96% and collegial trust among staff at 96%, indicating a collaborative, supportive professional environment. Most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions in the most recent data period, compared to a district average of 0.5%. With 20% of students having IEPs, this suggests a restorative approach to discipline that keeps students in classrooms learning.

The student body reflects the Gravesend neighborhood's demographic tapestry: 40% Hispanic, 23% White, 20% Asian, and 14% Black, with a diversity index of 76%. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index sits at 74.5% — meaning nearly three-quarters of students come from families facing economic challenges. This is a community where public schools serve as anchors, and the school's family-oriented culture appears to resonate with the neighborhood's values around education and community involvement.

Gravesend is a mixed-use neighborhood in southern Brooklyn known for its ethnic restaurants, small businesses, and relatively affordable housing compared to nearby Manhattan Beach or Sheepshead Bay. The neighborhood has a median home value of $630,340 with a 37.1% homeownership rate — higher than many parts of Brooklyn — suggesting a stable, family-oriented community. Safety scores are moderate (57th percentile), and transit access is average for Brooklyn. The area offers several parks and recreational facilities, and the neighborhood's 17.9% households with children indicates a family-dense area.

The school is located on Benson Avenue, accessible by local bus routes and a short walk from the Stillwell Avenue station (D/N/Q lines). Families from across Brooklyn apply to this school, and the competitive admissions suggest many are willing to travel for the Expeditionary Learning model.