School for Global Leaders
Grades 6-12 · 145 Stanton Street · Manhattan
Keri Ricks, Principal · 212-260-5375
About
The School for Global Leaders is a small middle school in Manhattan's Lower East Side, serving grades 6-8, known for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). The curriculum emphasizes collaborative work, problem-solving, and community engagement, with all eighth-grade students undertaking a community project. The school offers a robust Arts and elective program, including instrumental music, culinary arts, gardening, weight training, dance, and theater, alongside an Advanced Visual Arts course and Integrated Algebra. While math proficiency is above the citywide median, ELA proficiency is closer to the 25th percentile. The percentage of students in accelerated coursework is below the citywide median. Parents consistently praise the supportive staff and the school's effectiveness in preparing students for high school. Student surveys indicate a generally safe environment, though some students express concerns about fair conflict resolution and bullying. The school shares a building with other high schools.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
47%
Math proficiency
61%
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our .
Parent survey · overall positive
Admissions
2 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.
School For Global Leaders
Program code M378L · Cycle 2024-2025
29 applicants · 43 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
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Spending
Total spend
$6.6MStudents: 151
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.