EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL

EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 276 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th 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 19 teachers, EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL, located at 100 Hester Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a specialized institution dedicated to supporting English Language Learners (ELLs). The school is designed to provide a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for recent immigrants, helping students develop English proficiency while simultaneously working toward their high school diplomas. Its mission centers on bridging linguistic gaps and fostering a sense of community, ensuring that students from diverse cultural backgrounds can successfully navigate the American education system and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and personalized approach to instruction, which allows teachers to provide targeted support to students at varying levels of English fluency. Beyond the core curriculum, EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes social-emotional growth and cultural integration, encouraging students to leverage their native languages and experiences as strengths. By offering a supportive bridge between a student’s home culture and their new life in New York City, the school aims to empower young immigrants to become confident, college-ready, and career-oriented global citizens.

For more information, contact EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL at (212) 925-5017 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.