[citation needed] In late 2006 and early 2007 the school underwent an external renovation that included painting the entire building.

His decision, amid a great deal of student and parent protest, was to resign effective June 30, 2008.

After 3 years, Saraceno resigned due to student grade tampering, and was replaced by Mrs. Rose Lobianco, the former assistant principal of Columbus High School in the Bronx.

She was replaced by John Powers,[8] who previously served as assistant principal of English at The Bronx High School of Science.

[10] During his eight-year tenure, Powers oversaw the extensive rebranding of the school, creation of a new website, construction of a state-of-the-art library, new lockers, and addition of college courses through SUNY Albany.

The school's varsity football team has been consistently ranked among the PSAL's best and has been in numerous Citywide championships.

Junior varsity football is also offered and the team has also met with success in recent years, even managing to finish the 2007 season a perfect 8-0, and winning the New York City championship.

[citation needed] Lehman's soccer team won their first New York City Championship back in the PSAL B division in 2001 and made an appearance back to the finals in the PSAL A division in 2006, eventually falling against MLK Jr High School 4–0.

[citation needed] The basketball team also has representation within the PSAL but isn't as prominent as football, baseball, soccer or softball.