- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School for Law & Public Service
Federal NCES profile for High School for Law & Public Service, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008303691
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Law & Public Service earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #83 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Law & Public Service has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Law & Public Service ranks #83 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008303691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
High School for Law & Public Service grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 360008303691 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 13.3:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
High School for Law & Public Service grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Law & Public Service in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 505
High School for Law & Public Service
505 students
What this shows High School for Law & Public Service reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Law & Public Service compares
High School for Law & Public Service is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% 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
70.1%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
African American 5.6%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, High School for Law & Public Service is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Law & Public Service Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Law & Public Service's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Law & Public Service
How many students attend High School for Law & Public Service?
High School for Law & Public Service has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Law & Public Service?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Law & Public Service is 13.3:1, which is 13% 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 High School for Law & Public Service?
94.2% of students at High School for Law & Public Service 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 & Public Service?
The largest demographic group at High School for Law & Public Service is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Law & Public Service?
High School for Law & Public Service has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 & Public Service rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Law & Public Service ranks #83 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 # 6?
Besides High School for Law & Public Service, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.