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High School of American Studies at Lehman College

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Our school emphasizes the study of American history and offers students 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.

Prgram Description
  • 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 guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
      Methods Test
      Seats 9th Grade GE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Filled
      Seats 9th Grade SWD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Filled
      Seats Specialized 90 0 0 0 0 0
      Applicants Specialized 17061 0 0 0 0 0
      App per Seat Specialized 190 0 0 0 0 0
      Location 2925 Goulden Avenue, Bronx NY 10468 (40.874725, -73.895543)
      Subway 4 to Bedford Park Blvd - Lehman College ; B, D to Bedford Park Blvd
      Website www.hsas-lehman.org
      Graduation Rate 99.0%
      Pct Stu Enough Variety 78.0%
      College Career Rate 100.0%
      Pct Stu Safe 97.0%
      Specialized Yes
      Total Students 369
      Attendance Rate 97.0%
      SAT Takers 0
      SAT Reading 672
      SAT Math 669
      SAT Writing 672
      Total Enrollment 369
      Female 47.0% (175)
      Male 52.6% (194)
      White 56.4% (208)
      Asian 21.7% (80)
      Black 3.5% (13)
      Hispanic 14.6% (54)
      Other 3.8% (14)
      Academic Opportunities

      Honors-level, AP, and Lehman College courses in all subjects

      Required courses in American History and Research Methodology

      Constitutional and Criminal Law, Film, Foreign Policy, Intellectual History, Ethics, European History, Period Studies

      East Asian History, Architectural History and Drafting, Journalism, American and British Literature, Poetry, Drama

      Logic, Combinatorics, Number Theory, Diagnosing Disease, Psychobiology, Nutrition, Environmental Ethics, the Biosphere, Anatomy

      Advanced Placement Courses

      AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Spanish, AP US History, AP World History

      Bus

      Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx32, Bx34, Bx38, BxM3, BxM4

      Addtl Info1
      Extracurricular Activities

      Anime, Arts and Crafts, Asian Cultural Society, Astronomy, Band, Chess, Classic Film, Dance Team, Debate, Drama, Environmental, Food, Gay-Straight Alliance, Glee, Great Books, Journalism, Key Club, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Moot Court, Music, National Honor Society (Arista), Poetry, Running, School Newspaper, Spanish Honor Society, Speech, Student Government, World Cultures, Yearbook, Zumba

      School Sports

      Golf, Running, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

      Programs
      • High School of American Studies at Lehman College
      Interests
      • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
      Eligibility
        Audition Information
          Boro X
          School 10th Seats 1
          ELL Programs English as a New Language
          Language Classes French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
          Diploma Endorsements Math, Science
          Neighborhood Van Cortlandt Village
          Shared Space Yes
          Campus Name
          Building Code X905
          Phone Number 718-329-2144
          Fax Number 718-329-0792
          School Email atrebofiore@schools.nyc.gov
          Grades 2018 12-Sep
          Final Grades 12-Sep
          Start Time 8am
          End Time 3pm
          Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Tennis
          Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis
          Psal Sports Coed
          Girls
          Boys
          Pbat
          International
          Transfer
          Ptech
          Early College
          Geo Eligibility
          School Accessibility Description 1
          Codes NO CODE
          Seats 10 Yes-3
          Primary Address Line 1 2925 Goulden Avenue
          City Bronx
          State Code NY
          Lat 40.875
          Lng -73.896
          Zip 10,468
          # Grade 9 97
          # Grade 10 95
          # Grade 11 79
          # Grade 12 98
          ELA Takers 82
          ELA Level 1 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 2 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 3 39.0% (32)
          ELA Level 4 57.3% (47)
          ELA Level 3+4 96.3% (79)
          Math Takers 34
          Math Level 1 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 2 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 3 17.6% (6)
          Math Level 4 73.5% (25)
          Math Level 3+4 91.2% (31)

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