Emma Lazarus High School for English Language Scholars (02M394)

100 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-925-5017
Hours: -
School Website: https://www.emmalazarus.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M394/
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School Leader: Michael Giovacchini (mgiovacchini@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Patricia Beato (pbeato@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Michael Giovacchini (mgiovacchini@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Denise Herrera (dherrera@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Xinyi Lin (xlin17@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Mary Rochon (crochon@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Emma Lazarus High School for English Language Scholars (ELHS) is a uniquely focused Transfer School serving English Language Learners (ELLs) who are over-aged and under-credited, often newcomers to the United States. The school provides a small, exceptionally supportive, and academically rigorous environment, prioritizing high-quality and accessible instruction for all levels [more]
Academic Score
Survey Score
  87.95%
About & Events

ELHS offers English Language Learners a small, exceptionally supportive, and academically rigorous environment for learning and growth. We are a safe, diverse, and interactive community with students from all parts of the world. The success of our students is directly related to the community we create, the high quality instruction [more]

Reports: School Budget | Room Utilization

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, Diploma Endorsements Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Paid Internships

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited])
Course List
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Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Pace HS
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Emma Lazarus High School for English Language Scholars (02M394)
Pace High School (02M298)
Other Sports
Basketball
Clubs
Advisory, After school classes/tutorials/peer tutoring, GSA, National Honor Society, paid Internships, Student Government
Art Courses
General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Emma Lazarus High School is a transfer school that serves over-aged, and under-credited English as a New Language (ENL) students. Our student body is comprised of newcomers to the United States who are new to learning English. We offer stand-alone ENL courses through an English immersion model. Our students have [more]
Program Details & Offers
Emma Lazarus High School for English Language Scholars(A42A)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents - see eligibility

Applicant Analysis
2024-252022-23
GE applicants/seats:16 / 47 (0.34)15 / 47 (0.32)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 13 (0.08)4 / 13 (0.31)
Rank Avg: 5.69
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
293
319
313
    Grade 12 Students
7
13
5
    Grade 11 Students
19
45
19
    Grade 10 Students
10
15
36
    Grade 9 Students
257
246
253
Avg. Class Size
21.6
22.5
23.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.6
14.9
17.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 3
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
Graduation %
44%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
134 (19) / 60
-1
94 (19) / 60
9

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.83%
Academic Engagement 
  75.36%
Safety 
  89.88%
Bully Prevention 
  88.75%
Inclusivity 
  80.45%
Mental Support 
  80.00%
Environment 
  74.36%
Post-School Support 
  81.40%
Teacher Responses 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  97.50%
School Satisfaction 
  93.25%
Student Behavior 
  92.78%
Student Support 
  97.40%
School Leadership 
  95.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.00%
Instructional Development 
  90.78%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
Family Responses 87% responded
Education 
  92.57%
Teacher Support 
  85.83%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  69.13%
School Leadership 
  89.20%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 58.40%
Female 41.60%
English Language Learners:
  81.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  0.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 34.50%
Black 19.10%
Hispanic 40.30%
White 5.80%
Other 0.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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