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

2925 Goulden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-329-2144
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://hsas-lehman.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X696/
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School Leader: Alessandro Weiss (aweiss@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Anna Pau Trebo Fiore (atrebofiore@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Colleen Teslik (cteslik@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Colleen Teslik (cteslik@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sabrina Cook (scook6@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The High School of American Studies at Lehman College (HSAS) is a Specialized High School whose mission emphasizes a rigorous course of study in American history and a well-rounded academic program designed to prepare students for admission to highly competitive colleges. Admission is based solely on the score obtained on [more]
Academic Score
  95.27%
Survey Score
  83.98%
About & Events

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 [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 96%

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

School Features:

  • Specialized School
  • SHSAT Required
  • Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

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]) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis
PSAL Team
HS Of American Studies @ Lehman College
Other Sports
Dance, Running, Soccer, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee
Clubs
AAPI Club, Art Club, Band/JAZZ Club, Black Student Union, Book Club, Chess Club, Committee for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Community Service Club, Debate Team, Drama Club [more]
Art Courses
Exploring Music, General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Our arts program has a number of important goals. We seek, as part of our focus on American studies, to expose students to the careful study of art and music history. We also provide students with the skills necessary to create meaningful works of art on their own. Finally, we [more]
Programs & Offers
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.

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
Applicants / Seats: 9,207 / 85 (108.32)16,740 / 104 (160.96)
SHSAT Cutoffs (9th) 504514
SHSAT Cutoffs (10th) 485510
SHSAT Discovery Range 451 - 491
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
393
403
398
    Grade 12 Students
113
86
87
    Grade 11 Students
99
116
91
    Grade 10 Students
99
102
120
    Grade 9 Students
82
99
100
Avg. Class Size
20.8
22.0
21.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
15.0
14.2
14.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
96%
96%
Graduation %
100%
100%
College %
100%
97%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
10,783 / 85
132
11,323 / 77
111
11,691 / 119
115

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 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.83%
Academic Engagement 
  64.18%
Safety 
  90.25%
Bully Prevention 
  86.63%
Inclusivity 
  82.73%
Mental Support 
  70.13%
Environment 
  68.71%
Post-School Support 
  69.90%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  94.50%
School Satisfaction 
  87.75%
Student Behavior 
  94.22%
Student Support 
  90.07%
School Leadership 
  88.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.80%
Instructional Development 
  84.11%
Post-School Support 
  89.83%
Family Responses 51% responded
Education 
  90.75%
Teacher Support 
  82.50%
Safety 
  86.67%
School Community 
  71.00%
School Leadership 
  85.80%
Post-School Support 
  98.50%
IEP Support 
  72.67%

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

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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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  86
Non-CC Regents
  87
Impact Score
  0.93
Performance Score
  1
College Aptitude
CCR
  95.20%
SAT Math
  698
SAT R/W
  711
Postsecondary
2-Year College 3.40%
4-Year College 95.40%
Unknown 1.20%

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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 45.50%
Female 54.50%
English Language Learners:
  0.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  4.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  39.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 22.60%
Black 7.60%
Hispanic 22.10%
White 40.20%
Other 7.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.90%
White 53.60%
Other 28.50%

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 (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  4.00%
Students with SETSS
  1.20%
Students with ICT
  0.70%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  0.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  100.00%
Has all services
  91.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  72.67%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
SETSS0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Speech-Language Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)

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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