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Law, Government and Community Service High School

Public | 9-12 | 443 students

 

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Posted August 26, 2003

This school has one of the best programs out there. They offer different clubs and great support for students. The princple, Ms. Kelly is also very great with guildence and is always willing to help a student in need. I as a former student has had plenty of great memories and a great education there, which has helped me make it in college. If any parent is interested in this school, I strongly advise that your child attends.
—Submitted by a former student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

5 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population55%

Earth Science

All Students18%
Students with disabilities18%
General population18%

English

All Students72%
Students with disabilities43%
General population76%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students8%
Students with disabilities20%
General population8%

Global History and Geography

All Students25%
Students with disabilities6%
General population28%

Integrated Algebra

All Students31%
Students with disabilities13%
General population33%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students47%
Students with disabilities10%
General population51%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Students46%
Students with disabilities21%
General population49%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "D" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 85% 19%
Hispanic 9% 22%
Asian 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
White 1% 49%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 151%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 72%N/A76%
Female 79%N/A79%
Male 57%N/A71%
Black or African American 68%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 100%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 68%N/A80%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 15%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 35%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 14%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Donna Delfyett-White

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
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Phone: (718) 978-6432

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