Leaders High School
21K572 — Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
A collaborative, adventurous learning that prepares students to lead with confidence and curiosity.
Grades 9–12 • 400 students • A NYC Outward Bound School where every student belongs.
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About Our School
Where every student discovers their potential.
Founded in 2005 as a NYC Outward Bound School, Leaders High School serves grades 9–12 in south Brooklyn. Our EL Education model combines rigorous academics with hands-on projects that ignite a joy for learning and real-world application.
At Leaders, we cultivate leadership, active citizenship, and character alongside academic excellence. Our students collaborate on meaningful projects, explore their communities, and grow to embody our core values: leading, learning, contributing, and exploring.
Preparedness
National Credential
Guiding Growth
What We Offer
Our Programs
Adventurous learning that prepares students for college, career, and life.
EL Education Model
Our nationally recognized EL Education model blends rigorous academics with hands-on projects, fostering deep thinking and real-world application.
Explore AcademicsOutdoor Adventure
From camping trips to our climbing wall, students build resilience, teamwork, and confidence through adventurous learning experiences.
Learn MoreCrew Advisory
Our unique Crew structure ensures every student has a supportive community where they feel safe, heard, and valued—fueling deeper engagement in learning.
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