Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences (22K535)

1830 Shore Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-368-8500
Hours: 8:10am - 3:19pm
School Website: https://www.lmghs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/22K535/
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School Leader: Scott Hughes (shughes8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Debra Eng (deng3@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tamika Swinton (tswinton@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Alison Heuberger (aheuberger@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Stacey Ward (sward@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Alison Heuberger (aheuberger@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences is a highly selective school with 953 total students that shares a campus with Kingsborough Community College, fostering a science- and math-intensive academic environment. The course offerings include a challenging curriculum that mandates math and science study every year, three years [more]
Academic Score
  81.34%
Survey Score
  72.69%
About & Events

Our school shares a campus with Kingsborough Community College. All students study math and science each year and three years of of a World Language as a high school student. Additionally, all 9th and 10th grade students are required to take computer science courses. We offer a variety of Advanced [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 85%

Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Students admitted in rank order by zip code
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Mandarin, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
PSAL Team
Leon M. Goldstein HS for Science
Clubs
A Hand for the Orphans, American Red Cross, Animal Rights Club, Anti-Hate Club, Anti-Substance Abuse Club, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Badminton, Black Student Union, Cereal Club [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Chorus/Singing, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Programs & Offers
Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences(K76A)
Science & Math

An enriching and challenging curriculum in math, sciences, and humanities that exceeds city and state requirements.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:1,307 / 207 (6.31)1,893 / 207 (9.14)
  DIA seats: ??
SWD applicants/seats:69 / 47 (1.47)99 / 47 (2.11)
  DIA seats: ??
Rank Avg: 5.084.48
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:Supply zipcode for offer calculation
  SWD:Supply zipcode for offer calculation
Offer Prediction:
75K053 D75 Inclusion Program at Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences(K76U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:3 / 3 (1.00)27 / 4 (6.75)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 1 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 2.15
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
953
998
981
    Grade 12 Students
210
262
185
    Grade 11 Students
277
210
258
    Grade 10 Students
233
290
226
    Grade 9 Students
233
236
312
Avg. Class Size
24.3
26.8
23.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
15.2
16.1
15.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
22 / 0 / 0
50 / 39 / 3
27 / 34 / 0
Attendance %
89%
92%
Graduation %
96%
95%
College %
89%
81%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,239 (1,380) / 258
466
3,985 (2,007) / 258
429
4,085 (2,186) / 255
432
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 7% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.83%
Academic Engagement 
  57.18%
Safety 
  75.00%
Bully Prevention 
  64.13%
Inclusivity 
  73.73%
Mental Support 
  63.25%
Environment 
  63.43%
Post-School Support 
  64.10%
Teacher Responses 21% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.50%
School Satisfaction 
  76.88%
Student Behavior 
  63.11%
Student Support 
  77.93%
School Leadership 
  82.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  57.00%
Instructional Development 
  70.44%
Post-School Support 
  87.17%
Family Responses 6% responded
Education 
  87.00%
Teacher Support 
  73.17%
Safety 
  78.00%
School Community 
  60.50%
School Leadership 
  77.40%
Post-School Support 
  86.00%
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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  96.50%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  73
Impact Score
  0.71
Performance Score
  0.78
College Aptitude
CCR
  85.70%
SAT Math
  615
SAT R/W
  596
Postsecondary
2-Year College 8.40%
4-Year College 80.80%
Unknown 10.80%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 48.00%
Female 51.90%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  2.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  56.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 24.00%
Black 21.80%
Hispanic 13.20%
White 37.30%
Other 3.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 9.80%
Black 11.50%
Hispanic 13.10%
White 65.60%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  8.80%
Students with SC
  4.00%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  72
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  73
Regents Algebra I
  65
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.6
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services118 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class33 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Physical Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School30 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  64
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents Living Env.
  57
ELL Progress
  41
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