Enrollment
531
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
Federal NCES profile for High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007805113
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #30 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice ranks #30 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007805113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 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 934 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice.
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 High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice compares
High School for Law Advocacy and Community 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 65.5%
African American 25.7%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~531 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
How many students attend High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice?
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice?
83.4% of students at High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice?
The largest demographic group at High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice?
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice ranks #30 of 104 high schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice a good school?
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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