Very Good
#1261 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
High School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 6 high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 W 165TH ST, New York, NY 10032
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 85% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 76% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,588
Median home value
$545,500
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Academy of the HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Nuasin Next Generation Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| New Heights Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 966 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 6
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #8 of 45
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 627 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,261 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
What grades does Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics serve?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics rank in NY?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics ranks #1,261 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics's MySchoolScout rating?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics a charter school?
No, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics a Title I school?
No, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
87.4% of students at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (212) 928-1202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10032)
- 55,579
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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