JHS 151 LOU GEHRIG

JHS 151 LOU GEHRIG is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 254 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 20 teachers, JHS 151 LOU GEHRIG has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

JHS 151, also known as the Lou Gehrig School, is a public middle school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 7. The school is named in honor of the legendary New York Yankees baseball icon, Lou Gehrig, who grew up in the area, reflecting a long-standing historical connection to the local Bronx community.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, offering a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, JHS 151 works to provide a supportive environment for its diverse student body, often partnering with local organizations to offer academic intervention, arts programming, and social-emotional development. While it faces the common challenges typical of many urban middle schools in the South Bronx, it remains a neighborhood staple dedicated to student growth and academic progress within the NYC public school system.

For more information, contact JHS 151 LOU GEHRIG at (718) 292-0260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.