Fordham Leadership Academy (10X438)

500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-733-5024
Hours: 08:15am - 02:54pm
School Website: https://www.fordhamleadership.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X438/
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School Leader: Fiorella Cabrejos (fcabrej2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Martha Noel (mnoel19@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Thomasina Brown (tbrown23@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Catalina Cruz (ccruz13@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Claudia Mendez (cmendez24@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Israel Morales (imorales14@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Fordham Leadership Academy (FLA), caters to the whole child by our unwavering commitment to developing future leaders that are prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century via academic excellence and character development. All scholars at FLA will receive an academically challenging experience that includes the application of theory in the real world. FLA scholars will be expected to participate in AP courses, College Now, internships (some paid), Leadership Commitment activities (community service), field experiences, extracurricular activities, and Advisory for social-emotional learning. 100% of FLA scholars will have a post-high school plan and will have applied to colleges/universities by Spring of Senior Year. Our school is also a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Technology -one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. Students will explore a range of careers, acquire 21st century employability skills including financial literacy, earn paid work-based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials, engage in 1-1 advising and will graduate prepared for college and/or careers in NYCs growing tech industry. . We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 37%

Academic Highlights: areer Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Virtual Learning Classes, AVID, AP For All, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Dance, Fitness, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga
Clubs
College Bridge Cafe, Community Service, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Peer Group Connection, Student Council, Student Leadership Network, The Leadership Program
Program Details
College Preparatory and Leadership(X52A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This is a college preparatory program that focuses on preparing students to become leaders in the fields of Science, Mathematics and the Humanities via our sequence of academically rigorous and college bound (college-credit bearing) courses. STEM pathways begin in grade 9. In addition to AP courses, our students will receive opportunities for on-site and off-site CUNY College Now courses taught by college professors, internships (some paid), and leadership instruction beginning in the 9th grade.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:319 / 86 (3.71)368 / 86 (4.28)
SWD applicants/seats:97 / 22 (4.41)101 / 22 (4.59)
Rank Avg: 5.40
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)#51 to (P1)#73
  SWD:#3A to #5E
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
380
415
414
    Grade 12 Students
100
106
89
    Grade 11 Students
74
96
113
    Grade 10 Students
95
98
109
    Grade 9 Students
111
115
103
Avg. Class Size
23.1
24.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
13 / 35 / 0
9 / 28 / 0
8 / 23 / 0
Attendance %
91%
90%
91%
Graduation %
98%
100%
100%
College %
51%
66%
73%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,416 (416) / 108
155
2,191 (466) / 108
152
2,207 / 108
145
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.00%
Academic Engagement 
  73.23%
Safety 
  78.13%
Bully Prevention 
  75.38%
Inclusivity 
  92.40%
Mental Support 
  78.44%
Environment 
  70.75%
Post-School Support 
  86.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  67.80%
School Satisfaction 
  67.92%
Student Behavior 
  46.13%
Student Support 
  79.10%
School Leadership 
  71.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  69.67%
Instructional Development 
  68.70%
Post-School Support 
  74.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.89%
Teacher Support 
  95.00%
Safety 
  97.00%
School Community 
  77.67%
School Leadership 
  97.13%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
IEP Support 
  98.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  99.00%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  63
Impact Score
  0.61
Performance Score
  0.56
College Aptitude
CCR
  43.00%
SAT Math
  405
SAT R/W
  423
Postsecondary
2-Year College 27.40%
4-Year College 33.90%
Unknown 38.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 47.90%
Female 52.10%
English Language Learners:
  9.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 21.80%
Hispanic 72.90%
White 2.40%
Other 1.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 50.00%
White 37.50%
Other 12.50%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.70%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.1
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  98.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services69 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services34 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy18 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (90%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
ELL Progress
  51
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