Herbert H. Lehman High School

Herbert H. Lehman High School in the Bronx serves grades 9-12, offering a comprehensive high school experience with a focus on college and career readiness. The school is known for its extensive academic programs, including honors courses, Advanced Placement (AP), and dual enrollment opportunities with SUNY, CUNY, and other universities, allowing students to earn free college credits. It provides diverse course offerings in STEM, computer science, and the arts, and students can access the Bronx STEAM Center for career and technical education pathways. Extracurricular activities are abundant, encompassing various clubs, sports, internships, and cultural trips. While the school emphasizes challenging academics and college preparation, its overall 4-year graduation rate of 80.0% is below the citywide median, and its college enrollment rate of 63.3% is slightly below the median. Regents pass rates are mixed, with strong performance in subjects like Algebra II and Languages Other Than English, but lower rates in Geometry, Algebra I, and some history and science exams. Parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with high satisfaction reported in school surveys. However, student surveys indicate some concerns regarding bullying, physical fights, and drug/alcohol use, suggesting a challenging social environment for some students. The school is also noted for its community school model, providing social workers and counselors, and an onsite medical clinic.