Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Emma Lazarus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emma Lazarus High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, where most students live within a 20-30 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 12.3 miles, with some students residing as far as 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emma Lazarus High School's student population of 279 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
'Success Spoken Here'
School Rankings
Emma Lazarus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma Lazarus High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2204 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87.2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma Lazarus High School's ranking?
Emma Lazarus High School is ranked #2204 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Emma Lazarus High School often compared to?
Emma Lazarus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emma Lazarus High School?
The graduation rate of Emma Lazarus High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Emma Lazarus High School?
279 students attend Emma Lazarus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Emma Lazarus High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emma Lazarus High School?
Emma Lazarus High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma Lazarus High School offer ?
Emma Lazarus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emma Lazarus High School part of?
Emma Lazarus High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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