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High School For Law & Public Service vs. High School For Health Careers & Sciences

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School Overview

School
High School For Law & Public Service
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
High School For Health Careers & Sciences
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, High School For Law & Public 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, High School For Health Careers & Sciences 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
426 students
433 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School For Law & Public Service over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School For Health Careers & Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School For Law & Public Service.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School For Health Careers & Sciences.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School For Law & Public Service over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School For Health Careers & Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School For Law & Public Service with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School For Health Careers & Sciences with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3214 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2886 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High School For Law & Public 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 High School For Health Careers & Sciences, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Law & Public Service who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 High School For Health Careers & Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Law & Public 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 # 6 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 High School For Health Careers & Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% 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 High School For Law & Public Service who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 High School For Health Careers & Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High School For Law & Public Service with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 High School For Health Careers & Sciences with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 High School For Law & Public Service by grade.
This chart displays the students of High School For Health Careers & Sciences by grade.
Grade 9 Students
128
104
Grade 10 Students
137
136
Grade 11 Students
50
110
Grade 12 Students
96
83
Ungraded Students
15
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High School For Law & Public Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School For Law & Public Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School For Law & Public Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School For Law & Public Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School For Law & Public Service, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School For Law & Public Service, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School For Health Careers & Sciences, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School For Law & Public Service, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School For Law & Public Service, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School For Health Careers & Sciences, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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