HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)

www.lifesciencessecondaryschool.org

370 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Life Sciences Secondary School (LSSS), located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As its name suggests, the school maintains a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It is particularly well-regarded for its robust partnerships with major medical and research institutions in New York City, which provide students with unique opportunities for mentorships, internships, and hands-on laboratory experiences that go beyond the standard classroom curriculum.

Beyond its focus on the sciences, LSSS strives to create a supportive, community-oriented environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities and honors-level courses, aiming to prepare its student body for competitive college programs and future careers in medicine, research, and beyond. By blending a rigorous academic focus with a commitment to social-emotional development, Life Sciences Secondary School seeks to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active participants in the scientific community.

370

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	225
Black	84
Asian	17
Two or More	14
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
225 (60.8%)
Black
84 (22.7%)
White
22 (5.9%)
Asian
17 (4.6%)
Two or More
14 (3.8%)
American Indian
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)348-1694
Website:	http://www.lifesciencessecondaryschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 112

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 76