School Overview
Leadership & Public Service High School (LPSHS), located in the heart of Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, is a specialized NYC public high school dedicated to cultivating the next generation of civic-minded leaders. The school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and public service, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and careers in government, law, social services, and community organizing. By leveraging its proximity to major government institutions and Wall Street, the school frequently integrates real-world experiences, internships, and mentorships into the student experience, bridging the gap between classroom theory and professional practice.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to engage with their local and global communities through service-learning projects and extracurricular programs that promote leadership, advocacy, and debate. By fostering an environment that values civic engagement and critical thinking, Leadership & Public Service High School aims to empower its diverse student body to become informed, active, and influential contributors to a democratic society.
282
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic168
Black59
Asian21
Two or More21
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    168 (59.6 %)
  • Black
    59 (20.9 %)
  • Asian
    21 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.4 %)
  • White
    11 (3.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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 # 2
Phone: (212)346-0007
Website: http://www.leadershipnyc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 119
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9119
Grade 1074
Grade 1141
Grade 1248
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16558.5%
Male11741.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)