Lower East Side Prep School (Closed 2023)

145 Stanton Street - 4th Floor
New York, NY 10002
Lower East Side Prep School serves 550 students in grades 10-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
92%
10%
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Hispanic
3%
30%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lower East Side Prep School?
550 students attend Lower East Side Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lower East Side Prep School students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower East Side Prep School?
Lower East Side Prep School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lower East Side Prep School offer ?
Lower East Side Prep School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Lower East Side Prep School part of?
Lower East Side Prep School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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