Herbert H. Lehman High School (08X405)

3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-4200
Hours: 08:15am - 03:23pm
School Website: https://www.lehmanhs.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X405/
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School Leader: Denise Williams (dwillia11@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rosaline Torruella (rtorruella@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Joselyn Rosa (jrosa7@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tonita Stanford (tstanford@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Denise Cember (dcember@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Daryl Martin (dmartin26@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Herbert H. Lehman High School is committed to challenging, engaging and developing the minds of all of our students. College and career support begins in the 9th grade with PSAT/SAT preparation, college visits and scholarship opportunities. Students can challenge themselves by enrolling in honors courses, Advanced Placement (AP), SUNY and College Now courses. Additionally, we offer courses for those interested in STEM fields (i.e. engineering) and research experiences, computer science/coding/cybersecurity and traditional/digital arts. Lehman also offers extensive opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, community service, internships, regents preparation and after school tutoring.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Academic Highlights: Anatomy and Physiology, Data Science, National Honor Society, Philosophy of Gaming, Photoshop

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Clubs
Arts and Crafts Club, Dance Club, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Group, Guitar Club, MSA, Opening Act (Drama), Poets Club, Robotics Club, Spectrum, STEM Club, Tabletop Games Club, Weight Training Club
Art
We offer a selection of courses in the visual and performing arts. Visual arts combine traditional methods (drawing, etc.) with digital platforms (Adobe Photoshop). Performing arts include Rock Band (guitar/drums program), digital music, dance (4 year program) and theater. We have dedicated rooms for the arts, including a black box theater with stage quality lighting and sound.
Program Details
Biomedical/Engineering Program(X16C)
Engineering

The Biomedical Sciences Program is designed for students who wish to pursue medical/ health sciences. Students will follow a four year program and will have opportunities to study anatomy and physiology, bioethics, epidemiology, survey of human disease and end with our capstone course (AP Biology). Students in this program also have an opportunity to work with 3D printing.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:61 / 75 (0.81)72 / 75 (0.96)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 20 (0.55)14 / 20 (0.70)
Rank Avg: 5.95
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,111
1,055
1,027
    Grade 12 Students
203
197
183
    Grade 11 Students
242
259
255
    Grade 10 Students
245
283
293
    Grade 9 Students
421
316
296
Avg. Class Size
23.4
16.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
17 / 52 / 94
15 / 55 / 86
26 / 73 / 79
Attendance %
88%
88%
87%
Graduation %
82%
82%
80%
College %
69%
43%
61%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,078 (405) / 528
479
1,981 (470) / 501
530
1,956 / 342
529

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 
  74.00%
Academic Engagement 
  68.62%
Safety 
  69.88%
Bully Prevention 
  57.63%
Inclusivity 
  85.80%
Mental Support 
  70.56%
Environment 
  64.50%
Post-School Support 
  75.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.80%
School Satisfaction 
  93.92%
Student Behavior 
  63.38%
Student Support 
  90.86%
School Leadership 
  91.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  81.67%
Instructional Development 
  87.56%
Post-School Support 
  93.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  87.89%
Teacher Support 
  84.14%
Safety 
  91.00%
School Community 
  77.78%
School Leadership 
  91.88%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  82.67%

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

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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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  82.30%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.46
Performance Score
  0.44
College Aptitude
CCR
  37.70%
SAT Math
  428
SAT R/W
  440
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.30%
4-Year College 33.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Vocational Program 0.40%
Unknown 42.60%

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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 57.80%
Female 42.10%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  10.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  82.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.20%
Black 26.80%
Hispanic 56.30%
White 7.40%
Other 2.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 8.90%
Hispanic 24.40%
White 58.90%
Other 7.80%

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 (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  12.40%
Students with SC
  5.10%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  6.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  52
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  53
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  69.4
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  82.67%

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 Services133 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS8 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class55 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services75 (90%)N/A (N/A)8 (10%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (67%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (33%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School19 (79%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  50
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  75
ELL Progress
  61

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

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