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Westchester Square Academy vs. Herbert H Lehman High School

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School Overview

School
Westchester Square Academy
3000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Herbert H Lehman High School
3000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Herbert H Lehman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Westchester Square Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,119 students in grades 9-12, Herbert H Lehman High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
415 students
1,119 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westchester Square Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herbert H Lehman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westchester Square Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herbert H Lehman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westchester Square Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herbert H Lehman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Square Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herbert H Lehman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3039 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#615 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westchester Square Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herbert H Lehman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westchester Square Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert H Lehman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westchester Square Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert H Lehman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westchester Square Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert H Lehman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westchester Square Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herbert H Lehman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westchester Square Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Herbert H Lehman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
108
425
Grade 10 Students
114
245
Grade 11 Students
111
244
Grade 12 Students
81
205
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westchester Square Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Herbert H Lehman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westchester Square Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herbert H Lehman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westchester Square Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herbert H Lehman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westchester Square Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herbert H Lehman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westchester Square Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herbert H Lehman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westchester Square Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herbert H Lehman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westchester Square Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herbert H Lehman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westchester Square Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herbert H Lehman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westchester Square Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herbert H Lehman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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