Serving 271 students in grades 6-12, Lehman Alternative Community School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Lehman Alternative Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lehman Alternative Community School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lehman Alternative Community School?
The graduation rate of Lehman Alternative Community School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lehman Alternative Community School?
271 students attend Lehman Alternative Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lehman Alternative Community School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehman Alternative Community School?
Lehman Alternative Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lehman Alternative Community School offer ?
Lehman Alternative Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehman Alternative Community School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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