Enrollment
393
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705190
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School of American Studies at Lehman College compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School of American Studies at Lehman College
High School of American Studies at Lehman College is a mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 804 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside High School of American Studies at Lehman College.
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 High School of American Studies at Lehman College compares
High School of American Studies at Lehman College 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~393 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
Is High School of American Studies at Lehman College a good school?
High School of American Studies at Lehman College earns 38/100 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. 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 #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.
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