At a glance
Reported students
553
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266
Lower East Side Preparatory High School: 553 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Lower East Side Preparatory High School
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 26 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 1. NCES reports 553 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (57%) and Asian (26.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lower East Side Preparatory High School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic57%
- Black12.8%
- Asian26.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bard High School Early College
High · Grades 09–12
569 reported students
University Neighborhood High School
High · Grades 09–12
474 reported students
East Side Community School
High · Grades 06–12
693 reported students
Orchard Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
255 reported students
Forsythe Satellite Academy
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
Cascades High School
High · Grades 09–12
135 reported students
Public schools near Lower East Side Preparatory High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Design High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 421 | 0.3 mi |
| High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 368 | 0.3 mi |
| Essex Street Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 366 | 0.3 mi |
| Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 256 | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Manhattan Arts Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 262 | 0.3 mi |
| Cascades High School High · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 09–12 | 135 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lower East Side Preparatory High School
What grades does Lower East Side Preparatory High School serve?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 1.
How many students attend Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School reported 553 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 553 students and 39.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lower East Side Preparatory High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lower East Side Preparatory High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lower East Side Preparatory High School in?
Lower East Side Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1, based in New York, NY, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Design High School (0.3 mi), High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies (0.3 mi), Essex Street Academy (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.