School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School, located on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn, is part of the Uncommon Schools network, a highly regarded non-profit organization that manages a collection of college-preparatory public charter schools. Serving students in the Brownsville community, the school is founded on the philosophy that all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, can achieve academic excellence if provided with a structured environment, high expectations, and rigorous instruction. The school emphasizes a college-bound culture, aiming to prepare its students not only for success in K-12 education but for long-term success in university and professional life.

The academic model at Leadership Prep Brownsville is characterized by a longer school day and extended school year, which allows for more focused instruction in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on "character development," fostering values such as grit, respect, and community responsibility. By combining data-driven teaching methods with a supportive school climate, the institution strives to close the achievement gap for students in the neighborhood, ensuring they are equipped with the critical thinking skills and discipline necessary to succeed in a competitive global landscape.
748
Total Students
68.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNCOMMON BROWNSVILLE SOUTH CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic134
Black576
Asian1
Two or More13
American Indian13
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    576 (77.0%)
  • Hispanic
    134 (17.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    13 (1.7%)
  • White
    7 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UNCOMMON BROWNSVILLE SOUTH CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Phone: (718)669-7461
Website: http://leadershipprepbrownsville.uncommonschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 682
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 97
Grade 5 69
Grade 6 88
Grade 7 82
Grade 8 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNCOMMON BROWNSVILLE SOUTH CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten56
Grade 182
Grade 289
Grade 398
Grade 497
Grade 569
Grade 688
Grade 782
Grade 887
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNCOMMON BROWNSVILLE SOUTH CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38351.2%
Male36548.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)