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#1844 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Herbert H Lehman High School
High School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 8 high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 E TREMONT AVE, Bronx, NY 10461
- Math 72% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Herbert H Lehman High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbert H Lehman High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,023
Median home value
$640,400
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
31.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Pelham Lab High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Schuylerville Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 343 | 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.
New York City Geographic District # 8
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #8 of 51
- 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.
Herbert H Lehman High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbert H Lehman High School
Herbert H Lehman High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbert H Lehman High School
What grades does Herbert H Lehman High School serve?
Herbert H Lehman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Herbert H Lehman High School?
Herbert H Lehman High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert H Lehman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert H Lehman High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbert H Lehman High School rank in NY?
Herbert H Lehman High School ranks #1,844 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Herbert H Lehman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbert H Lehman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Herbert H Lehman High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert H Lehman High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Herbert H Lehman High School a charter school?
No, Herbert H Lehman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbert H Lehman High School a Title I school?
No, Herbert H Lehman High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert H Lehman High School?
81.5% of students at Herbert H Lehman High School 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
- 1,119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (718) 904-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10461)
- 50,900
- Area average commute
- 42 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 10461; 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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