School Overview
Leadership & Public Service High School (LPSHS), located in the heart of Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, is a specialized NYC public high school dedicated to cultivating the next generation of civic-minded leaders. The school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and public service, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and careers in government, law, social services, and community organizing. By leveraging its proximity to major government institutions and Wall Street, the school frequently integrates real-world experiences, internships, and mentorships into the student experience, bridging the gap between classroom theory and professional practice.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to engage with their local and global communities through service-learning projects and extracurricular programs that promote leadership, advocacy, and debate. By fostering an environment that values civic engagement and critical thinking, Leadership & Public Service High School aims to empower its diverse student body to become informed, active, and influential contributors to a democratic society.
264
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic164
Black65
Asian23
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    164 (62.1%)
  • Black
    65 (24.6%)
  • Asian
    23 (8.7%)
  • White
    7 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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 # 2
Phone: (212)346-0007
Website: http://www.leadershipnyc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 40
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 78
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 940
Grade 1083
Grade 1162
Grade 1278
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14755.7%
Male11744.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)