Bushwick Leaders High
X264 — Bushwick, Brooklyn
A inclusive, forward-thinking high school where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth.
Grades 9–12 • 98% graduation rate • A tight-knit community in the heart of Brooklyn.
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About Our School
Where every student belongs.
Founded in 2003, Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is a small community high school in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. We serve grades 9–12 with a signature focus on Project Based Learning, Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education, and postsecondary success.
Our diverse student body—drawn from Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant, East Williamsburg, and Ridgewood—brings rich cultural perspectives to our campus. We welcome all students, celebrating their identities and fostering a safe, supportive environment where every voice is valued.
in Bushwick
with a Data Science CTE Program
Core Competencies
What We Offer
Our Programs
Preparing students for college, careers, and lifelong success through innovative, hands-on learning.
Data Science CTE Program
The first NYS-approved Career & Technical Education program in Data Science, preparing students for high-demand careers with real-world skills, industry certifications, and paid internships at companies like Google.
Explore Data ScienceCompetency-Based Learning
Our instructional model focuses on what students can demonstrate they know and do, developing critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity—skills essential for college and career success.
Learn MoreSocio-Emotional Learning
Advisory classes and dialogue circles build strong relationships, foster emotional resilience, and create a supportive school climate where every student thrives.
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