High School Of American Studies at Lehman College offers advanced coursework in mathematics, science, literature, foreign languages, and the arts. This public school that emphasizes the study of American history and offers students an academic program that is both well-rounded and challenging. There are several educational programs with the goal of encouraging the growth and development of every student’s personal interests and capabilities. The goal is to provide students all the tools necessary to excel academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and culturally so they can attain success in all they endeavor. The teachers work to prepare students to deal effectively with the challenge and an ever-changing society and to guide them in becoming humane critical thinkers, decision makers, and problem solvers.