Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For Law And Community Service ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2405 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
22%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx High School For Law And Community Service's ranking?
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service is ranked #2405 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School For Law And Community Service often compared to?
Bronx High School For Law And Community Serviceis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For Law And Community Service?
393 students attend Bronx High School For Law And Community Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service?
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For Law And Community Service offer ?
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School For Law And Community Service part of?
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School For Law And Community Service located?
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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