Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics (06M552)

501 West 165Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032, Manhattan
Phone: 212-928-1202
Email: ydelaro@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Principal: Yecenia Cardoza
School Website: https://glhs.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/06M552/
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Subway: 1 to 168th St; A to 168th St - Washington Heights; C to 163rd St - Amsterdam Av
Bus: Bx6, Bx6-SBS, Bx7, M10, M100, M101, M2, M3, M4, M5
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Program Details
Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics (M62A)
Science & Math

Students take a four year sequence in Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies in a bilingual setting; extensive sequence of English as a New Language and English Language Arts; Spanish AP Language and their choice of other AP courses and/or electives; and modified programs to serve the needs of Newcomers transitioning to New York City. All four years encompass objectives of college and career preparedness and readiness.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
637
576
543
    Grade 12 Students
150
131
144
    Grade 11 Students
159
158
138
    Grade 10 Students
168
136
146
    Grade 9 Students
160
151
115
Avg. Class Size
24.5
23.4
Complaints / Suspensions
6 / 0
<5 / 27
<5 / 12
Attendance %
90%
88%
Graduation %
99%
95%
97%
College %
43%
46%
56%
Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics (M62A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
125 / 98 (1.28)
12 / 27 (0.44)

Offers
115 / 98 (1.17)
10 / 27 (0.37)

Offers - Waitlist
99 / 108 (0.92)
17 / 32 (0.53)

Offers
About the School

Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics opened in 1994 as the first school in Washington Heights to serve newly arrived immigrant Latino students on 181st Street, and the new building on 165th Street since 2008. GLHS provides the avenue that enables students to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through language acquisition. We prepare our students to achieve high standards of scholarship and equip them with the necessary skills to be successful in their college and professional careers. We enforce strong community ties that allow our students to become successful leaders with integrity, solidarity, and excellence.

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Uniform, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 1, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art Disciplines
Music
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.57%
Academic Engagement 
  79.23%
Safety 
  84.13%
Bully Prevention 
  76.75%
Inclusivity 
  91.10%
Mental Support 
  81.56%
Environment 
  79.25%
Post-School Support 
  89.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.60%
School Satisfaction 
  93.42%
Student Behavior 
  79.38%
Student Support 
  95.86%
School Leadership 
  90.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.33%
Instructional Development 
  95.28%
Post-School Support 
  98.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.67%
Teacher Support 
  95.57%
Safety 
  97.67%
School Community 
  77.00%
School Leadership 
  96.88%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  56
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  48
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  87.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  381
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  379
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.80%
4-Year College 29.80%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 56.00%

View Full Academic Data:

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 55.60%
Female 44.10%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  72.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  7.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Hispanic 95.00%
Other 5.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 65.80%
Other 34.20%
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