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/41965
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/06M552/HS/
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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About

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), 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
Programs
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) Priority to Manhattan students or residents who have lived in the United States two years or fewer and whose home language is Spanish
  • (Group 2) Then to Bronx students or residents who have lived in the United States two years or fewer and whose home language is Spanish
  • (Group 3) Then to New York City residents who have lived in the United States two years or fewer and whose home language is Spanish
Dual Language Spanish(M62B)
Science & Math

Dual Language programs are designed to integrate English Language Learners with English-proficient students to receive content instruction in English and a target language. This program is open to all students regardless of interest area.

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) Priority to Manhattan students or residents who have lived in the United States two years or fewer and whose home language is Spanish
  • (Group 2) Then to Bronx students or residents who have lived in the United States two years or fewer and whose home language is Spanish
  • (Group 3) Then to New York City residents who have lived in the United States two years or fewer and whose home language is Spanish
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
576
543
    Grade 12 Students
131
144
    Grade 11 Students
158
138
    Grade 10 Students
136
146
    Grade 9 Students
151
115
Avg. Class Size
23.4
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 27
<5 / 12
Attendance %
90%
88%
Graduation %
95%
97%
College %
46%
56%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
461 (168) / 150
122
473 / 170
129
Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics (M62A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

115 / 98 (1.17)
10 / 27 (0.37)
Offers - Waitlist
Dual Language Spanish (M62B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

47 / 20 (2.35)
7 / 5 (1.40)
Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 80% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.71%
Academic Engagement 
  76.58%
Safety 
  85.33%
Bully Prevention 
  78.75%
Inclusivity 
  91.70%
Mental Support 
  81.10%
Environment 
  80.91%
Post-School Support 
  91.67%
Teacher Responses - 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.00%
School Satisfaction 
  88.50%
Student Behavior 
  76.78%
Student Support 
  90.93%
School Leadership 
  91.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.40%
Instructional Development 
  87.53%
Post-School Support 
  95.38%
Family Responses - 83% responded
Education 
  97.50%
Teacher Support 
  93.33%
Safety 
  97.00%
School Community 
  88.44%
School Leadership 
  97.36%
Post-School Support 
  96.50%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/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. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 55.60%
Female 44.10%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  77.40%
Students with IEPs:
  8.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Hispanic 95.80%
Other 4.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 65.80%
Other 34.20%
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