High School of American Studies at Lehman College (10X696)

2925 Goulden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-329-2144
Email: atrebofiore@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Principal: Alessandro Weiss
School Website: https://hsas-lehman.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X696/
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Subway: 4 to Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College; B, D to Bedford Park Blvd
Bus: Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx32, Bx34, BxM3, BxM4
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Program Details
High School of American Studies at Lehman College (X00S)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their school counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
403
398
407
    Grade 12 Students
86
87
99
    Grade 11 Students
116
91
89
    Grade 10 Students
102
120
95
    Grade 9 Students
99
100
124
Avg. Class Size
22.0
21.8
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 0
<5 / 0
Attendance %
96%
96%
Graduation %
99%
100%
99%
College %
100%
97%
94%
SHSAT Cutoff Score
514
510
516
High School of American Studies at Lehman College (X00S)
Applicants / Seats:
16,740 / 104 (160.96)
16,740 / 104 (160.96)
16,740 / 104 (160.96)

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

About the School

Our school emphasizes the study of American history and offers a well-rounded academic program that aims to prepare students for admission to highly competitive colleges and for a wide range of careers in politics, law, journalism, business, science, mathematics, and the arts. All students engage in a three-year chronological study of American history. Through our collaboration with Lehman College, students have access to its campus library and athletic facilities and take credit-bearing college classes and seminars in their junior and senior years. In all endeavors, we seek to encourage in our students a love for learning and an inquisitive spirit.

Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, Diploma Endorsements Available, Language Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • Specialized School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Global History (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Dance, Running, Soccer, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee
Clubs
Arista, Art, Asian American Students' Association, Band, Black Student Union, Book Club, Chess, Chorus, Committee on Equity and Diversity, Community Service Club, Dance Team, Debate, Drama, Economics Team, Environmental Club, Fragrance Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Geography Club, Girls Who Code, Jewish Student Union, Latinx Club, Lion Dance Club, Literary Magazine/Newspaper, Mock Trial, Model UN, Moot Court, Muslim Students' Association, Poetry, Pre-Medical Club, Senior Government, Spanish Honors Society, Student Government, Table Tennis, Women's Empowerment Club, Yoga
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (5 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (5 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  87.29%
Academic Engagement 
  62.00%
Safety 
  90.63%
Bully Prevention 
  83.25%
Inclusivity 
  86.20%
Mental Support 
  64.00%
Environment 
  68.63%
Post-School Support 
  77.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.60%
School Satisfaction 
  90.67%
Student Behavior 
  91.50%
Student Support 
  87.57%
School Leadership 
  65.62%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.33%
Instructional Development 
  82.81%
Post-School Support 
  91.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  84.22%
Teacher Support 
  84.14%
Safety 
  96.67%
School Community 
  75.78%
School Leadership 
  92.63%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  63.33%

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. %
  98.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  86
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  75
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  100.00%
Avg. ACT English Score
  31
Avg. ACT Math Score
  28
Avg. ACT Reading Score
  33
Avg. ACT Science Score
  29
Avg. SAT Math Score
  702
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  717
Postsecondary
2-Year College 1.00%
4-Year College 96.90%
Public Service 2.00%
Unknown 0.10%

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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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 45.95%
Female 53.85%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  4.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  39.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 23.30%
Black 7.40%
Hispanic 20.80%
White 42.70%
Other 5.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 16.70%
White 56.70%
Other 26.60%

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

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