Rye School of Leadership (R.S.L.) is a school of choice, or an alternative school, designed to acknowledge the diverse needs of secondary students. The R.S.L. philosophy emphasizes attitude over aptitude, effort over achievement, and character over talent. R.S.L. serves grades nine through 12 by providing a small school setting for those students who find it challenging to achieve personal or academic success in a traditional school environment. 

The program offers the courses required by New York State for high school graduation, while encouraging students to assume personal responsibility for their educational futures. Rye School of Leadership is a family program that expects parental involvement.