- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
Federal NCES profile for High School of American Studies at Lehman College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705190
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School of American Studies at Lehman College earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #12 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of American Studies at Lehman College has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of American Studies at Lehman College ranks #12 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
High School of American Studies at Lehman College held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360008705190 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 14.6:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
High School of American Studies at Lehman College held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School of American Studies at Lehman College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 393
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
393 students
What this shows High School of American Studies at Lehman College reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School of American Studies at Lehman College compares
High School of American Studies at Lehman College 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 21.6%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, High School of American Studies at Lehman College is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School of American Studies at Lehman College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of American Studies at Lehman College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School of American Studies at Lehman College
How many students attend High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
High School of American Studies at Lehman College has 393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of American Studies at Lehman College is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
30.1% of students at High School of American Studies at Lehman College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
The largest demographic group at High School of American Studies at Lehman College is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
High School of American Studies at Lehman College has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 High School of American Studies at Lehman College rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of American Studies at Lehman College ranks #12 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 #10?
Besides High School of American Studies at Lehman College, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.