Serving 955 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School's student population of 955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
955 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Shape your child's future today—one choice, endless opportunities.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3421 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
94%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is ranked #3421 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School often compared to?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Heights Academy, Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School?
955 students attend Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School offer ?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School part of?
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School is part of Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School District.
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