Serving 42 students in grades 10-12, Law Government And Community Service High School 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 was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(15-16)7%
9%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)19%
26%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)74%
18%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(15-16)65-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Law Government And Community Service High School?
The graduation rate of Law Government And Community Service High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Law Government And Community Service High School?
42 students attend Law Government And Community Service High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Law Government And Community Service High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Law Government And Community Service High School?
Law Government And Community Service High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Law Government And Community Service High School offer ?
Law Government And Community Service High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Law Government And Community Service High School part of?
Law Government And Community Service High School is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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