Serving 541 students in grades 9-12, High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety's student population of 541 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety is 0.68, 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
#3974 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
47%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety's ranking?
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety is ranked #3974 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety?
The graduation rate of High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety?
541 students attend High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety?
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety 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 Enforcement And Public Safety offer ?
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety part of?
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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