Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Emma Lazarus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma Lazarus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Emma Lazarus High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emma Lazarus High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma Lazarus High School is 0.69, which is less 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
#1572 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
39%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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 Emma Lazarus High School's ranking?
Emma Lazarus High School is ranked #1572 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emma Lazarus High School?
The graduation rate of Emma Lazarus High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Emma Lazarus High School?
215 students attend Emma Lazarus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Emma Lazarus High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 21% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma Lazarus High School part of?
Emma Lazarus High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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