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Life Sciences Secondary School in New York, NY
(06-12 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 11
Address
 320 E 96TH ST
New York, NY 10128
Telephone
(212) 348-1694
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Website
http://www.lifesciencessecondaryschool.org
City-data.com school rating
11
Students
627
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
43.5
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
429
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
18
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

100
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION (0.2 miles):

98
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS (0.2 miles):

88
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (0.4 miles):

80
MS 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMICS (0.2 miles):

53
RENSAISSANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION (0.2 miles):

19
Life Sciences Secondary School:

11
PS 50 VITO MARCANTONIO (0.3 miles):

5
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE (0.4 miles):

3
Life Sciences Secondary School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
New York County:

51
New York:

51
Life Sciences Secondary School:

11

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 627
Enrollment in 2015: 710
Enrollment in 2014: 774
Enrollment in 2013: 719
Enrollment in 2012: 717
Enrollment in 2011: 678
Enrollment in 2010: 702
Enrollment in 2009: 688
Enrollment in 2008: 709
Enrollment in 2007: 722
Enrollment in 2006: 699

Life Sciences Secondary School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08G09G10G11G12UGTotal
All students1924381661551041138627
Female students9919807149603300
Male students101519868455535327
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - 1 - 11 - 3
Asian students - - 111675 - 30
Hispanic students101624978663804380
Black students9812525530214191
White students - - - 2513 - 11
Two or More Races students - - 13323 - 12

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 19
7th grade enrollment: 24
8th grade enrollment: 38
9th grade enrollment: 166
10th grade enrollment: 155
11th grade enrollment: 104
12th grade enrollment: 113
Ungraded enrollment: 8

Life Sciences Secondary School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 300 (47.8%)
Life Sciences Secondary School:

47.8%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 327 (52.2%)
Here:

52.2%
State:

47.5%

Life Sciences Secondary School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 3 (0.5%)
School:

0.5%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 30 (4.8%)
Here:

4.8%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 380 (60.6%)
School:

60.6%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 191 (30.5%)
School:

30.5%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 11 (1.8%)
School:

1.8%
New York:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 12 (1.9%)
Life Sciences Secondary School:

1.9%
State:

2.9%

Life Sciences Secondary School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 447 (71.3%)
Life Sciences Secondary School:

71.3%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 429 (68.4%)
Here:

68.4%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 18 (2.9%)
Life Sciences Secondary School:

2.9%
New York:

4.8%

Life Sciences Secondary School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 21
  • Grade 8 Science: 21
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 21

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 43.5


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

14.4
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with no valid teaching certificate: 2
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 14
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 5
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 17

Total number of classes taught: 225
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 52


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 5

Life Sciences Secondary School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All287
  • Males271
  • Females301
  • Hispanic290
ELA students tested with valid scores: 13
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 287

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

8%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 46%
Students scoring at Level 2: 46%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

46%
46%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All272
  • Males277
  • Females268
  • Hispanic262
Math students tested with valid scores: 15
Computed mean of student Math scores: 272

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

7%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 53%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

53%
40%
7%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 10
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

10%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 70%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%

20%
70%
10%
Math students tested with valid scores: 10
Computed mean of student Math scores: 287

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

20%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

50%
30%
20%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 292

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

14%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

36%
50%
14%
Math students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student Math scores: 278

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

7%
New York:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

50%
43%
7%
Science students tested with valid scores: 13
Computed mean of student Science scores: 56

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

38%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 31%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 38%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

31%
31%
38%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Life Sciences Secondary School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Geometry (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Geometry)

  • All66%
  • Males71%
  • Females61%
  • Hispanic64%
  • Asian89%
  • Black56%
  • IDEA50%
Students tested with valid scores: 101
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 35 (35%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 39 (39%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 26 (26%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (1%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

66%
State:

79%

35%
39%
26%
1%
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All81%
  • Males79%
  • Females81%
  • Hispanic83%
  • Asian78%
  • Black75%
  • White99%
  • IDEA56%
Students tested with valid scores: 242
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 47 (19%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 82 (34%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 101 (42%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 10 (4%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (1%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

81%
State:

93%

19%
34%
42%
4%
1%
Algebra II (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Algebra II)

  • All59%
  • Males59%
  • Females57%
  • Hispanic60%
Students tested with valid scores: 29
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 12 (41%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 8 (28%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 7 (24%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 2 (7%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

59%
State:

87%

41%
28%
24%
7%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Comprehensive English)

  • All79%
  • Males78%
  • Females81%
  • Hispanic82%
  • Asian60%
  • Black85%
  • Multirace80%
  • IDEA53%
Students tested with valid scores: 146
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 30 (21%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 21 (14%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 52 (36%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 27 (18%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 16 (11%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

79%
New York:

89%

21%
14%
36%
18%
11%

Regents Competency Test:
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(State average from 681 schools)
Regents Competency Tests (RCTs) are achievement tests designed to assess basic proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.In the past, schools could award local high school diplomas to students who passed all six RCTs as well as the required coursework.The Department, in accordance with a timetable that was adopted by the Board of Regents, has phased out the eligibility of general education students in public schools to take these tests.Students are instead required to pass the Regents Examinations in order to receive a high school diploma.However, the RCTs continue to be available for students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 prior to the 2010-11 school year as part of a safety net for such students.To earn a high school diploma, students with disabilities must take each Regents Examination ordinarily required for graduation at least once.If unsuccessful on one or more of the required Regents Examinations, eligible students with disabilities may be granted a local high school diploma on the basis of passing the corresponding RCT(s).

Life Sciences Secondary School - Percent Passing Regents Competency Tests

Global Studies:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Number of students tested failing: 6 (86%)
Number of students tested passing: 1 (14%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

14%
New York:

37%

86%
14%
United States History and Government:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Number of students tested failing: 4 (67%)
Number of students tested passing: 2 (33%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

33%
New York:

45%

67%
33%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 567 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Life Sciences Secondary School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

9th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (9th Grade)

  • All61%
  • Males67%
  • Females54%
  • Hispanic56%
Students tested with valid scores: 23
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

61%
State:

50%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 22%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 4%

17%
22%
57%
4%
10th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 9
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

78%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 22%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 56%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 22%

22%
56%
22%
11th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

100%
State:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 80%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%

80%
20%
12th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

76%
State:

62%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 13%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 13%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 63%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 13%

13%
13%
63%
13%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.

Life Sciences Secondary School - High School Completers

    Graduation Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All90%
  • Males93%
  • Females88%
  • Hispanic89%
  • Black90%
  • IDEA72%
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 72
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 72
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 56 (78% of Graduates)
      └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma with advanced designation: 3 (4% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 16 (22% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 5 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All73%
  • Males65%
  • Females82%
  • Hispanic78%
  • Black58%
  • IDEA50%
General Education:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 56
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 56
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 52 (93% of Graduates)
      └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma with advanced designation: 3 (5% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 4 (7% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 4 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All48%
  • Males43%
  • Females54%
  • Hispanic46%
  • Black50%
  • IDEA34%
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 16
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 16
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 4 (25% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 12 (75% of Graduates)

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)

Life Sciences Secondary School - High School Non-completers

    Dropout Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All7%
  • Males5%
  • Females9%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black6%
  • IDEA24%
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 557
Number of non-completers: 25
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 14
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 11

Percent of non-completers:

4.0%
New York:

5.4%

    Dropout Rate - 5 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All16%
  • Males20%
  • Females11%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Black21%
  • IDEA31%
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 449
Number of non-completers: 16
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 10
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 6

Percent of non-completers:

4.0%
New York:

6.5%

    Dropout Rate - 4 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All6%
  • Males10%
  • Females0%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black6%
  • IDEA14%
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 108
Number of non-completers: 9
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 4
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 5

Percent of non-completers:

8.0%
New York:

10.1%

Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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Life Sciences Secondary School - Post-graduation Plans of Completers

All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 72
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 72 (100%)
General Education:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 56
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 56 (100%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 16
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 16 (100%)

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
High School Math:

    High School Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All88
  • Males82
  • Females95
  • Hispanic88
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 112
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

88
New York:

126
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 155
Safe harbor target: 123
High School ELA:

    High School ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All124
  • Males114
  • Females135
  • Hispanic123
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 112
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

124
New York:

151
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 168
Safe harbor target: 142
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 41
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

62
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 93
Safe harbor target: 73
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 97
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

78
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 95
Safe harbor target: 88
5-Year Graduation Rate:

    5-Year Graduation Rate

  • All88%
  • Males89%
  • Females87%
  • Hispanic86%
  • Black90%
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 149

Graduation Rate:

88%
State:

78%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
4-Year Graduation Rate:

    4-Year Graduation Rate

  • All64%
  • Males53%
  • Females76%
  • Hispanic70%
  • Black46%
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 129

Graduation Rate:

64%
State:

76%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
Safe harbor target: 80

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