Emma Lazarus High School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades 9-11
12th of 169 New York schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Emma Lazarus High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emma Lazarus High School 12th of 169 New York schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 93% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2022 to 93th in 2025.
Emma Lazarus High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Emma Lazarus High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 303 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.9% | 49.5% | ▲ 29.6 pts | |
| Asian | 63.5% | 32.0% | ▼ 31.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 10.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 7.1% | 7.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Emma Lazarus High School
Typical home value $960K in zip 10002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Emma Lazarus High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.8 mi away3rd of 169
ELA 100% · Math 95% - –Girls Preparatory Charter School of New YorkGirls Preparatory Charter School of New York · 0.9 mi away · charter
- 5Great Oaks Charter SchoolGreat Oaks Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter93rd of 169
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 4School Without WallsNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.1 mi away103rd of 169
ELA 81% · Math 17% - –PS 226NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1.3 mi away
- –PS 94NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1.4 mi away
- 6Design WorksNew York City Geographic District #13 · 1.8 mi away84th of 169
ELA 64% · Math 46% - –PS 369 Coy L Cox SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 2.1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emma Lazarus High School in?
Emma Lazarus High School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is Emma Lazarus High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emma Lazarus High School 12th of 169 New York schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Emma Lazarus High School?
Hispanic 50%, Asian 32%, Black 11%, White 7% (303 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emma Lazarus High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10002 is $960K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.