The Lower East Side Preparatory High School is an American public school serving students of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 between the ages of 14 and 21. It is located at 145 Stanton Street, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City, New York.
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Lower East Side Preparatory 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 21-39% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lower East Side Preparatory High School's student population of 553 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lower East Side Preparatory 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 Lower East Side Preparatory High School is 0.59, 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
#2976 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
13%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
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 Lower East Side Preparatory High School's ranking?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is ranked #2976 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lower East Side Preparatory High School often compared to?
Lower East Side Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fiorello H Laguardia 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Lower East Side Preparatory High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
553 students attend Lower East Side Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lower East Side Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lower East Side Preparatory High School offer ?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lower East Side Preparatory High School part of?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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