Gregorio Luperón High School for Math & Science
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| Secundaria Gregorio Luperón | |
| Established | 1992 |
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| Type | Public secondary (Spanish/English bilingual) |
| Principal | Juan Villar |
| Students | 369 (2004-05) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Manhattan, New York, New York, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | White and blue |
| Hours | 7:40–4:20 |
| Website | www.luperonhs.org |
The Gregorio Luperón High School for Math & Science (in Spanish: Secundaria Gregorio Luperón) is located in District 10 of the borough of Manhattan, New York, USA The school is named after General Gregorio Luperón a Dominican military and state leader.
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[edit] History
Luperón was originally founded in 1992 as a transitional program for newly-arrived Spanish-speaking immigrants, in 2001 it was converted into a full 4-year diploma-granting high school. It graduated its first class in 2003.
[edit] Course offerings
- ESL
- Spanish
- Math
- Science
- Music
- AP Spanish Literature
- AP Music
- AP Biology
[edit] Extracurricular activities
- Club A.M.A.S.
- Student Council
- Newspaper
- HIV/AIDS Awareness
- Karate
- Yoga
- Drama
- Video production
- Meditation
[edit] New building
For more than twelve years Luperón has had problems with overcrowded hallways, faulty air conditioning and heating, and a lack of gym and lab facilities. Recently, parents and students worked on a campaign to move to a larger space. After many petitions, protests, and public hearings, they have achieved their goal: a new edifice will be constructed at a cost of $41 million, including not just laboratories and a gymnasium, but a larger library, better internet access, and music and art classrooms.
