Enrollment
523
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
Federal NCES profile for Charter High School for Law and Social Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360113306569Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #27 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charter High School for Law and Social Justice ranks #27 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360113306569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charter High School for Law and Social Justice compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 828 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is a single-school charter district, so Charter High School for Law and Social Justice operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charter High School for Law and Social Justice compares
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter High School for Law and Social Justice, which includes Charter High School for Law and Social Justice.
$23,881
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
How many students attend Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice has 523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
88.1% of students at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
The largest demographic group at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charter High School for Law and Social Justice rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Charter High School for Law and Social Justice ranks #27 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Charter High School for Law and Social Justice a good school?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
None; Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is a single-school charter district, and Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is its only campus.
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