The Gregorio Luperón High School for Math & Science is located in District 6 of the borough of Manhattan, New York, United States The school is named after General Gregorio Luperón, a Dominican president, ...
Serving 658 students in grades 9-12, Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics 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 ≤20% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics covers approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, serving a diverse area that typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 29.3 miles away. Parents can expect an average distance of 12.6 miles from the school to the edge of this zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics's student population of 658 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
658 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics 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 Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics is 0.10, 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
#3214 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
95%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics's ranking?
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics is ranked #3214 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics?
The graduation rate of Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics?
658 students attend Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics?
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics offer ?
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics part of?
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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