For Young People
FINISH HIGH SCHOOL ON YOUR TERMS.
Only the credits and exams you need. Evening classes. Paid internships. Teachers who know your name.
WHAT YOU NEED
Take only what you're missing — no repeating classes you already passed.
EVENINGS, NOT 8AM
Work, family, life during the day. Real school at night.
Real experiences
Paid internships through Learning to Work, college trips, and teachers who see you.
Apply This Semester →"Now, because of YABC, I'm getting ready to start college."
For Parents & Guardians
DAY SCHOOL NOT WORKING? TRY US.
A small, safe place for students who got off track, became bored, or maybe got lost in the numbers of a big school.
Small classes
Fewer students per teacher. Real communication with home. Young people are never a number here.
A real NYC diploma
Same diploma. Different pace. Built for students who've fallen behind or lost momentum.
College AND career
Not one or the other. Internships, workforce prep, and college trips — together.
"...HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS FOR ME."
For Educators & Schools
TEACH WHERE CREATIVITY MATTERS.
And, refer students who need a smaller, more personalized environment to finish strong.
Small groups
Teach in rooms where you can actually know every student.
Evening schedule
A second shift for students who need a different rhythm.
Real outcomes
We focus on skills, internships, and a path to graduation that respects students' lives.
"WE ARE NOT JUST EDUCATORS. WE ARE ADVOCATES, MENTORS, AND PARTNERS."
For Industry Partners
BUILD YOUR HOME GROWN PIPELINE.
Partner with us to mentor and grow Bronx talent to shape your future workforce.
Mentor Bronx talent
Share your craft with students on the cusp of starting their careers.
Meet future hires first
Our interns become your best candidates. It's seamless.
INVEST LOCALLY
Nurture the community you already do business in.
Support The YABC
WE GET LESS FUNDING. BUT, BETTER RESULTS!
Every donation drives our mission further: equipment, resources, and experiences that students otherwise wouldn't have.
GROW INTERNSHIPS
Give every student the gift of meaningful work experiences, that give them a leg up in life.
Equip classrooms
Technology, instructional materials, and the tools that other schools take for granted.
Fund experiences
Paid internships, college trips, and programming that expose students to what is possible.
About
ZIP CODES SHOULDN'T DETERMINE SUCCESS.
Our simple vision: Students, teachers, and families all share responsibility for the future. Let's work together, and win big.
The Young Adult Borough Center at Lehman High School is an evening program for students who need a different path to their diploma. It was founded in 2005, by Martin Smallhorne. The successful model was straight forward: Small classes. Real teachers. And, a schedule that fits real lives.
Over the years, we have focused on educating the whole student, with courses that truly prepare them for the world (not just their diploma): the Study of Black Excellence, Financial Literacy, Foundations in Barbering, Driver's Education (leading to a Permit), Digital Media Production, Introduction to Coding, Engineering/Drafting, Music Production and The History of Hip-Hop.
Today, we remain dedicated educators who believe every student can be a success story — and we prove that everyday, with great instruction, paid internships, college trips, and a family-like culture. These elements have made us the premier alternative education choice for students and families in the Bronx.
Leadership
Dr. David Martin
SITE ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Martin oversees the daily operations and academic mission of The Lehman YABC, ensuring every student has the support and structure needed to succeed. He also founded The Truman YABC in 2006.
NATALIA ALVAREZ-PLAUD
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT
Ms. Alvarez-Plaud leads program development and student services, connecting young adults with the resources, internships, and guidance that turn potential into progress.
Matthew Willoughby
D79: BRONX, MANHATTAN & STATEN ISLAND
Mr. Willoughby coordinates YABC sites and partnerships across three boroughs, expanding access to evening high school for more young adults every year.
Martin Smallhorne
FOUNDER, RETIRED
In 2005, Mr. Smallhorne established the vision for The Lehman YABC in the Bronx, building a school that meets students where they are, and gets them where they want to go.
Contact
COME, SAY HELLO.
Sometimes, it can help to talk things over. We answer the phone. We answer email. Stop by Fridays from 10am-2pm.
Visit
YABC @ Lehman High School Campus 3000 East Tremont Ave., Room B23 Bronx, NY 10461
Call
(718) 904-4280
abruce@eastsidehouse.org apualino@eastsidehouse.org kcruz@eastsidehouse.org
Application
APPLY TO THE LEHMAN YABC.
Everything you need to enroll — who qualifies, how it works, what to bring, and paperwork for your guidance counselor to complete.
Who Can Apply
Age: Turn 18 by June 30.
You can enroll at 17 as long as you'll turn 18 by the end of the school year.
Two Ways To Attend
Option 01
Full-Time Student
YABC becomes your school — evening classes for accelerated credit.
Option 02
Shared Instruction
Keep your day school and add evening YABC classes for extra credits.
Bring This To Your Appointment
Required Paperwork
Book Your Registration Appointment
Call, email, or come by in person. We'll go through the packet with you.
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