HOSTOS-LINCOLN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

www.hostoslincoln.org

460 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is a unique public high school located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, operating in close partnership with Hostos Community College. This collaboration provides students with an academically rigorous environment that emphasizes science and technology, while offering a clear pathway toward higher education. By integrating college-level coursework into the high school experience, the academy aims to prepare students not only for graduation but for success in competitive college programs and future careers in STEM fields.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive community culture, which focuses on mentorship, college readiness, and personal development. Because of its alliance with Hostos Community College, students often have the opportunity to take college credits before they graduate, giving them a significant head start on their post-secondary education. With a mission rooted in equity and academic excellence, the academy serves as a bridge for students in the Bronx to access high-level learning opportunities and pursue their long-term professional ambitions.

460

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOSTOS-LINCOLN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	335
Black	112
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	6

Hispanic
335 (72.8%)
Black
112 (24.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
White
3 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
Phone:	(718)402-5640
Website:	http://www.hostoslincoln.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 63