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Welcome

Emma Lazarus High school offers a unique program for students who are English language learners. Our programs are designed to support diverse, older students learning English as they complete their high school studies, while also preparing them to enter institutions of higher learning. Technology is infused into every aspect of the classroom: students and teachers have personal laptops, and we use equipment such as iPads, video cameras, audio recorders, and professional software on a daily basis. We are very excited to announce that Emma Lazarus High School has been named the #1 High School in the United States of America for low-income students and #20 in America's Top High Schools in 2014 by Newsweek magazine!

$125,000 In Scholarships Last Year
100% Graduation Rate
99% Attendance Rate
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To provide a safe, secure and academically rigorous environment and program to second language students. Graduating student will be bi-lingual and uniquely qualified to enter institutions of higher learning, the global economy and the world of work.

Emma Lazarus High School envisions a future where every English language learner is empowered to thrive as a confident, bilingual leader in a global society. We see our graduates as innovative, technologically fluent professionals who bridge cultures, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and excel in higher education, the global economy, and the workforce. Through our cutting-edge, technology-rich learning environment, we aspire to be the premier destination for diverse, older students seeking to transform their lives through education, breaking barriers of language and opportunity to achieve extraordinary success.

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