Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks in the top 30% 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is 0.52, 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
#1246 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice's ranking?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is ranked #1246 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice often compared to?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan/hunter Science 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
The graduation rate of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
449 students attend High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice offer ?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice part of?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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