LEON M GOLDSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES

www.lmghs.org

952 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences, located in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized public high school renowned for its rigorous academic environment and focus on science, mathematics, and technology. Affiliated with Kingsborough Community College, the school offers a unique educational model that allows students to take advantage of college-level resources and programs. This partnership fosters an early collegiate atmosphere, encouraging students to engage in advanced coursework and research opportunities that extend beyond the standard high school curriculum.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to preparing students for competitive university programs. Beyond its strong STEM focus, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that promote leadership and social development. With its scenic location near the water and its reputation for fostering a disciplined, scholarly community, Leon M. Goldstein High School remains a highly sought-after destination for students in Brooklyn who are looking to excel in scientific fields and pursue higher education.

952

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEON M GOLDSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	127
Black	211
Asian	224
Two or More	23
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

White
352 (37.0%)
Asian
224 (23.6%)
Black
211 (22.2%)
Hispanic
127 (13.4%)
Two or More
23 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)

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 #22
Phone:	(718)368-8500
Website:	http://www.lmghs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	952
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 9 233

Grade 10 230

Grade 11 277

Grade 12 212