Serving 408 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
42%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #36 out of 4,093 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 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 85%.
How many students attend High School Of American Studies At Lehman College?
408 students attend High School Of American Studies At Lehman College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of High School Of American Studies At Lehman College students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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