- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Herbert H Lehman High School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert H Lehman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008501964
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert H Lehman High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert H Lehman High School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert H Lehman High School ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008501964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Herbert H Lehman High School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 360008501964 · Bronx, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 12.9:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students)
Herbert H Lehman High School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Herbert H Lehman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- Ps 72 Dr Willi
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney
598 students
What this shows Herbert H Lehman High School reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert H Lehman High School compares
Herbert H Lehman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 25.1%
White 7.9%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Herbert H Lehman High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Herbert H Lehman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 72 Dr William Dorney | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert H Lehman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert H Lehman High School
How many students attend Herbert H Lehman High School?
Herbert H Lehman High School has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,071 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert H Lehman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert H Lehman High School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert H Lehman High School?
77.8% of students at Herbert H Lehman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert H Lehman High School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert H Lehman High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert H Lehman High School?
Herbert H Lehman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Herbert H Lehman High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert H Lehman High School ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides Herbert H Lehman High School, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students), and Ps 36 Unionport (660 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.