The High School of American Studies at Lehman College is a specialized high school in New York City. The school is administered by the New York City Department of Education. It receives supplementary funding from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Serving 393 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The High School of American Studies at Lehman College serves a large area in the Bronx, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 32.6 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 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 0.74, which is more 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
#5 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #5 out of 4,346 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 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend High School Of American Studies At Lehman College?
393 students attend High School Of American Studies At Lehman College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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![[Wikipedia] High School of American Studies at Lehman College](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/31dW9FhHzgQ/0.jpg "The High School of American Studies at Lehman College, commonly called American Studies, is a New York City public high school that specializes in social studies, history and English.
Together with the Queens High School for the Sciences at York College and the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College, it was one of the three smaller specialized high schools opened in 2002 by the New York City Department of Education, and it is one of the 9 Specialized High Schools in New York City. Admission is granted through a competitive examination known as the SHSAT. As a public school, American Studies has no tuition fee, and only residents of the City of New York are eligible to attend.
The school is administered by the New York City Department of Education. It receives supplementary funding from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
American Studies is located on the Lehman College campus in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx. It is ranked 17th in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
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