Fordham Leadership Academy (10X438)

500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-733-5024
Email: MNoel19@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:15am - 02:54pm
Principal: Fiorella Cabrejos
School Website: https://www.fordhamleadership.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X438/
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Subway: B, D to Fordham Rd
Bus: Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4
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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
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
Complaints / Suspensions
6 / 0
9 / 28
8 / 23
Attendance %
90%
91%
Graduation %
100%
100%
100%
College %
51%
66%
73%
College Preparatory and Leadership (X52A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
319 / 86 (3.71)
97 / 22 (4.41)

Offers
(P1)#51 to (P1)#73
368 / 86 (4.28)
101 / 22 (4.59)

Offers - Waitlist
349 / 84 (4.15)
119 / 24 (4.96)

Offers
About the School

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.

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, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

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
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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  53
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  57
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  47.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  408
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  411
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.50%
4-Year College 38.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 47.80%

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 39.40%
White 36.40%
Other 24.20%
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