Herbert H. Lehman High School (08X405)

3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-4200
Email: admissions@lehmanhs.com
Hours: 08:15am - 03:23pm
Principal: Denise Williams
School Website: https://www.lehmanhs.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40269
Admissions Information: https://tinyurl.com/y2dtf8fm
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/08X405/HS/
Subway: 6 to Westchester Square-East Tremont Av
Bus: Bx21, Bx24, Bx31, Bx4, Bx40, Bx42, Bx4A, Bx8
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About

Herbert H. Lehman High School is committed to challenging, engaging and developing the minds of all of our students. College and career support begins in the 9th grade with PSAT/SAT preparation, college visits and scholarship opportunities. Students can challenge themselves by enrolling in honors courses, Advanced Placement (AP), SUNY and College Now courses. Additionally, we offer courses for those interested in STEM fields (i.e. engineering) and research experiences, computer science/coding/cybersecurity and traditional/digital arts. Lehman also offers extensive opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, community service, internships, regents preparation and after school tutoring.

Academic Highlights: Anatomy and Physiology, Data Science, National Honor Society, Philosophy of Gaming, Photoshop

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Activities
Spectrum, STEM Club, Gaming Club, Tabletop Games Club, Girls Group, Arts and Crafts Club, Opening Act (Drama), Weight Training Club, Dance Club, MSA, Poets Club, Guitar Club, Robotics Club
Programs
Computer Science/Digital Arts(X16A)
Computer Science & Technology

Explore the world of Computer Science and Digital Arts taught by instructors with real-world experience. Students can earn industry certifications in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere. Courses include Python, AP Computer Science Principles, Computer Repair, Networking, Cisco, Film Production, Digital Photography, Web Development, Audio Engineering and Digital Music.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to Bronx students or residents
Anne Hutchinson Honors Program(X16B)
Science & Math

Our honors program is committed to challenging students and preparing them for college. We boast a 100% graduation rate for the honors program. Students move as a cohort through honors and Advanced Placement courses. Student supports include SAT preparation course, college visits and college essay writing.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to Bronx students or residents
Biomedical/Engineering Program(X16C)
Engineering

The Biomedical/Engineering Program is designed for students who wish to pursue science or engineering career pathways. Students entering this program will begin with an introductory engineering course followed by an engineering design course (that will meet the art requirement for graduation). As 11th graders, students can continue to follow the engineering pathway or elect to pursue biomedical courses. Students continuing with the engineering program can choose between digital electronics or computer integrated manufacturing. Students selecting biomedical will take one course in the 11th grade and two in their senior year (human systems and medical interventions).

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
75X721 D75 Inclusion Program at Herbert H. Lehman High School(X16U)

Method:
Herbert H. Lehman High School ACES 12:1:1 Program(X16Y)

Method:
Zoned(X16Z)
Zoned

Lehman High School offers an array of computer science (e.g. coding) and digital media courses (e.g. digital photography, film production/editing), as well as AP and SUNY courses.

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are given priority for this program. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Then to Bronx students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,055
1,027
    Grade 12 Students
197
183
    Grade 11 Students
259
255
    Grade 10 Students
283
293
    Grade 9 Students
316
296
Avg. Class Size
16.7
Complaints / Suspensions
15 / 55
26 / 73
Attendance %
88%
87%
Graduation %
82%
80%
College %
43%
61%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,981 (470) / 501
530
1,956 / 342
529
Anne Hutchinson Honors Program (X16B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

146 / 87 (1.68)
19 / 23 (0.83)
Offers - Waitlist
Biomedical/Engineering Program (X16C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

72 / 75 (0.96)
14 / 20 (0.70)
Offers - Waitlist
Computer Science/Digital Arts (X16A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

131 / 129 (1.02)
31 / 33 (0.94)
Offers - Waitlist
Herbert H. Lehman High School ACES 12:1:1 Program (X16Y)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
75X721 D75 Inclusion Program at Herbert H. Lehman High School (X16U)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Zoned (X16Z)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 75% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.86%
Academic Engagement 
  59.33%
Safety 
  68.00%
Bully Prevention 
  58.63%
Inclusivity 
  85.10%
Mental Support 
  67.80%
Environment 
  65.82%
Post-School Support 
  75.78%
Teacher Responses - 87% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.33%
School Satisfaction 
  92.17%
Student Behavior 
  59.22%
Student Support 
  87.60%
School Leadership 
  83.07%
Instructional Clarity 
  77.20%
Instructional Development 
  82.12%
Post-School Support 
  93.25%
Family Responses - 22% responded
Education 
  89.75%
Teacher Support 
  81.00%
Safety 
  91.00%
School Community 
  84.33%
School Leadership 
  90.64%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%

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. %
  81.50%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  66
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  49
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  38.40%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  420
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.10%
4-Year College 46.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.50%
Vocational Program 1.00%
Unknown 29.40%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 56.70%
Female 43.20%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  10.00%
Students with IEPs:
  21.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.90%
Black 27.90%
Hispanic 52.90%
White 9.00%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 6.30%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 58.80%
Other 9.90%

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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