- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360007805113 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 15.6:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 531
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
531 students
What this shows High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice compares
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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.
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.