School Overview
Herbert H. Lehman High School, located in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, is a large, comprehensive public high school that serves a diverse student body. Known for its expansive campus and wide range of academic offerings, the school provides students with a variety of educational pathways, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized honors tracks. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for both college and the workforce by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Lehman High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, offering numerous clubs, student organizations, and competitive athletic teams. The school’s size allows it to provide extensive resources, including modern facilities and support services designed to help students navigate their high school experience. By balancing traditional academics with vocational training and social development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational environment that caters to the varied interests and post-secondary goals of its students.
1,087
Total Students
88.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White86
Hispanic623
Black273
Asian78
Two or More8
American Indian15
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    623 (57.4%)
  • Black
    273 (25.1%)
  • White
    86 (7.9%)
  • Asian
    78 (7.2%)
  • American Indian
    15 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3%)
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 # 8
Phone: (718)904-4200
Website: http://www.lehmanhs.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 88.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 868
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Grade 9 314
Grade 10 320
Grade 11 229
Grade 12 223
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9314
Grade 10320
Grade 11229
Grade 12223
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43139.7%
Male65560.3%
Not Specified10%
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