LION students benefit from a comprehensive, college-preparatory model that prioritizes the development of critical thinking, leadership, and personal development. From early exposure to advanced coursework to sustained college guidance, our outcomes demonstrate the power of high expectations paired with strong support.
Outcomes
Students Prepared
to Lead
At LION, outcomes reflect more than academic achievement—they represent opportunity, access, and long-term success. Through engaging instruction, early college exposure, and exceptional student support, LION students graduate prepared to lead.
Exceptional Results. Lifelong Impact.
Outcomes
That Open Doors
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ELA growth and 10% Math growth in Grades 3–8
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of middle school students take high school–level courses
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of the Class of 2025 applied to and were accepted into college
Preparing Students for College, Careers, and Life
Students from the Class of 2026 who applied to college
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High school students who have access to college-level coursework, including AP and dual enrollment courses
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Institutional, state, and federal aid awarded annually to graduating seniors
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Average graduation rate since 2013
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Class of 2025 graduation rate
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Class of 2025 college-ready
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Graduates who matriculate to college their first year after graduation
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LION alumni earn bachelor’s degrees 3X the rate of their peers
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Starting college preparation in my first year at LION High School helped put my priorities into perspective.
The guidance I received grounded me, and now I’m in a position where I’m comfortable, independent, and in the career I wanted.
Awards
U.S. News Best High Schools
Voted #10 In Best Charter High Schools In NY
Niche’s 2024 Best K-12 Schools
Annual Recipients of Competitive Scholarships
QuestBridge, Posse
AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award Winner
AP Platinum Honor Roll Award Winner
AP Access Award Winner
At LION, learning the pillars is part of the curriculum.
But when you step outside of the school, you realize the world requires you to be a leader. I took that leadership with me into architecture—because while you’re given tools and techniques, it’s up to you to build on them. Especially in a male-dominated field, you have to find that leadership to persevere.
