Enrollment
1,087
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008501964
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbert H Lehman High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herbert H Lehman High School
Herbert H Lehman High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 1,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students) alongside Herbert H Lehman High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herbert H Lehman High School compares
Herbert H Lehman High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,087 students)
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Herbert H Lehman High School a good school?
Herbert H Lehman High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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