Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lower East Side Preparatory High School's student population of 447 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower East Side Preparatory High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2170 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lower East Side Preparatory High School's ranking?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is ranked #2170 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lower East Side Preparatory High School often compared to?
Lower East Side Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fiorello H Laguardia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Lower East Side Preparatory High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
447 students attend Lower East Side Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lower East Side Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lower East Side Preparatory High School offer ?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lower East Side Preparatory High School part of?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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