History
The school was opened in 2002 serving only 9th graders and starting with fewer than 100 students. Now, Bushwick Leaders' is proudly serving 9th through 12th graders with more than 400 students on the school's roster. Bushwick Leaders original location was 271 Melrose Street.
The creator and principal of Bushwick Leaders is Ms. Catherine Reilly.
Read more about this topic: Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence
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