Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, High School Of American Studies At Lehman College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Of American Studies At Lehman College's ranking?
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College is ranked #35 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School Of American Studies At Lehman College often compared to?
High School Of American Studies At Lehman Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx High School Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College?
The graduation rate of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Of American Studies At Lehman College?
399 students attend High School Of American Studies At Lehman College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College?
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Of American Studies At Lehman College offer ?
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School Of American Studies At Lehman College part of?
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School Of American Studies At Lehman College located?
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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