Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For Law And Community Service ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 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
#448 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 #448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 85%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For Law And Community Service?
397 students attend Bronx High School For Law And Community Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 12:1, which is higher than 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.
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