School Overview
Herbert H. Lehman High School, located in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, is a large, comprehensive public high school that serves a diverse student body. Known for its expansive campus and wide range of academic offerings, the school provides students with a variety of educational pathways, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized honors tracks. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for both college and the workforce by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Lehman High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, offering numerous clubs, student organizations, and competitive athletic teams. The school’s size allows it to provide extensive resources, including modern facilities and support services designed to help students navigate their high school experience. By balancing traditional academics with vocational training and social development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational environment that caters to the varied interests and post-secondary goals of its students.
1,071
Total Students
84.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White83
Hispanic556
Black286
Asian78
Two or More41
American Indian22
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    556 (52.0 %)
  • Black
    286 (26.7 %)
  • White
    83 (7.8 %)
  • Asian
    78 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    22 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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 # 8
Phone: (718)904-4200
Website: http://www.lehmanhs.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,071
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 84.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 868
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Grade 9 315
Grade 10 283
Grade 11 266
Grade 12 201
Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9315
Grade 10283
Grade 11266
Grade 12201
Ungraded6
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46643.5%
Male60456.4%
Not Specified10.1%
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