Public School Review - Established 2003

Bronx High School For Law And Community Service vs. Belmont Preparatory High School

Should you attend Bronx High School For Law And Community Service or Belmont Preparatory High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Belmont Preparatory High School
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bronx High School For Law And Community Service ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Belmont Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For Law And Community Service 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, Belmont Preparatory High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
393 students
365 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belmont Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belmont Preparatory High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belmont Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Preparatory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3816 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1870 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belmont Preparatory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belmont Preparatory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belmont Preparatory High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
109
121
Grade 10 Students
112
88
Grade 11 Students
79
71
Grade 12 Students
88
85
Ungraded Students
5
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Belmont Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belmont Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belmont Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belmont Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belmont Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belmont Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belmont Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belmont Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belmont Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE