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High School for Law & Public Service

Public | 9-12 | 709 students

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Posted October 28, 2009

Thr teachers are great.they love what they are teaching, and have a strong circulium. Teachers cudle us and know all of us, they offer tutoring without pay and always encourage us. Is a warm learning enviorment.the principal was smart in not letting anyone go because if buget cuts.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 23, 2006

I believe that this school has improved over the years and there are many activities to keep the kids involved, there are also after school programs that help with different school subjects. There are also many teachers who care about the students and their work.
—Submitted by steph, a former student


Posted November 19, 2003

I believe that the school is good especially for minority students because they seem to fit in perfectly. There is diversity in the school but there are more Hispanics and African Americans. The schools clubs are also great and the teachers do care about every student.
—Submitted by Estephany Grullon


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%
Earth Science

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

288 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%
Global History and Geography

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

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%
Integrated Algebra

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

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%
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.

229 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
U.S. History and Government

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

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. 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 Students12%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students54%
Students with disabilities0%
General population58%

English

All Students60%
Students with disabilities26%
General population64%

French

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

Geometry

All Students21%
Students with disabilities13%
General population22%

Global History and Geography

All Students52%
Students with disabilities17%
General population56%

Integrated Algebra

All Students38%
Students with disabilities15%
General population41%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students68%
Students with disabilities52%
General population71%

Physics

All Students30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students94%
Students with disabilities86%
General population95%

U.S. History and Government

All Students69%
Students with disabilities35%
General population73%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. 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 "A" 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
Hispanic 90% 21%
Black 8% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 92%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 39%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 78%N/A76%
Female 81%N/A79%
Male 74%N/A71%
Economically disadvantaged 77%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 78%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 66%N/A56%
General-Education students 78%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 17%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 49%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 8%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
Phone: (212) 927-2380

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