Serving 535 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 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: The HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety serves an attendance zone located in Jamaica, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 28.1 miles.
- 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
School Overview
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety's student population of 535 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
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 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3974 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
48%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety?
535 students attend High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% 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.
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