School Overview
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.
301
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic163
Black71
Asian23
Two or More24
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    163 (54.2 %)
  • Black
    71 (23.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    23 (7.6 %)
  • White
    15 (5.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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)348-1694
Website: http://www.lifesciencessecondaryschool.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 57
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)
Grade Student Count
Grade 991
Grade 1093
Grade 1159
Grade 1257
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14447.8%
Male15752.2%
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