BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY II HIGH SCHOOL

www.bronxleadershipacademy2.org

381 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bronx Leadership Academy II (BLA II) is a public high school located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is built on the philosophy of fostering academic excellence alongside the development of leadership skills, social responsibility, and community engagement. The school aims to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory environment that encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their local and global communities.

The curriculum at BLA II emphasizes high expectations and personalized support to ensure students are well-prepared for post-secondary success. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates leadership development into its culture, often utilizing mentorship, extracurricular activities, and community service projects to help students build character and confidence. By promoting a collaborative atmosphere between students, staff, and families, Bronx Leadership Academy II strives to empower its diverse student body to overcome challenges and achieve their educational goals in a supportive and structured setting.

381

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY II HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	248
Black	118
Asian	4
American Indian	4

Hispanic
248 (65.1%)
Black
118 (31.0%)
White
7 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
Phone:	(718)292-7171
Website:	http://www.bronxleadershipacademy2.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 122

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 81