Lower East Side Preparatory High School (01M515)

145 Stanton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-505-6366
Hours: -
School Website: https://www.lespnyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/01M515/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Rene Anaya (ranaya@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Mimi Fang Cheng (mfangcheng@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Qiyi Li (qli10@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Gianina Morla (gmorla3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Natasha Garcia (ngarcia2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Karina Hain (khain@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Arnaldo Rivera (arivera51@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Lower East Side Preparatory High School boasts a safe, supportive, and technology-rich environment that motivates all students to succeed. With a renowned ENL/Transitional Bilingual program in Spanish and Chinese, and a variety of enrichment, AP, Regents Prep, and Extended Day courses, LESP sends more than 80% of their graduates to college. The transfer school provides structure and support to those who are over-aged and under-credited, and help students get a new start, whether from around the world, or around the block.

School Budget: View financial budget

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics
Languages Offered
Chinese, Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Table Tennis
Other Sports
Dance, Fitness, Soccer, Table Tennis
Clubs
Anime, Chinese Culture Club, Coding, Community Events), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Latino Unido Culture Club, LEO Community Service, Mouse Squad, Robotics, Student Government (International Food Festival, Student Wellness, Talent Show
Art
The arts have always played a significant role in the life of our school. We have an extensive Advanced Placement 2-D Arts Program that offers students of all languages a chance to express themselves and earn college credit. We have two staff members in the Visual Arts Program, increasing the number of arts courses to serve half the school during any given semester. In addition to introductory art courses and Edgenuity courses, art is integrated into the general classes. Lincoln Center Theater has been a valuable partner in offering in-house theater residencies to our English Language Learners (ELL), providing them the opportunity to find their voice, learn English and gain confidence through theater activities. We have had the opportunity to provide students access to Broadway shows, Ballet Hispanico and visit museums throughout New York City. We continue our photography programs with Magic Box Productions, Inc. We have partnered with Abrons Center for the Arts to include music classes in our program. We are hoping to hire a full-time music instructor to expand student course options. One of our arts teachers partnered with the Guggenheim Museum to give students a workshop opportunity at the museum. Students produce talent shows, cultural celebrations, and art and photography exhibitions. As always, our goal is to expose our students to culture through the arts and provide them with opportunities to which they might not ordinarily have access.
Program Details
Lower East Side Preparatory High School(A44A)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:77 / 59 (1.31)17 / 47 (0.36)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 16 (0.75)11 / 13 (0.85)
Rank Avg: 5.56
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
460
451
464
    Grade 12 Students
91
95
138
    Grade 11 Students
116
58
80
    Grade 10 Students
121
162
76
    Grade 9 Students
132
136
170
Avg. Class Size
23.5
19.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 5
<5 / 6 / 0
<5 / 0 / 7
Attendance %
Graduation %
46%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
317 (89) / 75
0
173 (28) / 60
0
187 / 60
43

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.14%
Academic Engagement 
  80.46%
Safety 
  85.38%
Bully Prevention 
  80.88%
Inclusivity 
  93.40%
Mental Support 
  86.11%
Environment 
  78.88%
Post-School Support 
  90.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.40%
School Satisfaction 
  92.58%
Student Behavior 
  83.13%
Student Support 
  97.43%
School Leadership 
  91.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.00%
Instructional Development 
  96.38%
Post-School Support 
  99.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.44%
Teacher Support 
  90.43%
Safety 
  99.33%
School Community 
  81.00%
School Leadership 
  96.00%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 57.60%
Female 42.40%
English Language Learners:
  67.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  8.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 29.30%
Black 7.80%
Hispanic 60.40%
White 2.20%
Other 0.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  100.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services26 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS15 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (87%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy10 (59%)N/A (N/A)7 (41%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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