LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL
LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 573 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL at (212) 348-1694 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10128
(212) 348-1694
LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 573 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
- Total Students:
- 573
- Teachers:
- 42.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 573 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.3%
- Black or African American
- 29.1%
- Asian
- 6.5%
- White
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.