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Bronx School for Law Government and Justice

High School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 9 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

244 E 163RD ST, Bronx, NY 10451

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism70.7%

Students at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx School for Law Government and Justice sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,111

Median home value

$263,500

Median rent

$1,269/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

32.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and LearningEnrollment path unverified7.26–120.1 mi415Compare →
Family Life Academy Charter Schools High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–100.2 mi201Compare →
All Hallows High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–120.3 mi415Compare →
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3Charter · enrollment unverified4.6K–110.3 mi1,330Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 9

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#36 of 69
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx School for Law Government and Justice

Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 690 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,802 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx School for Law Government and Justice

What grades does Bronx School for Law Government and Justice serve?

Bronx School for Law Government and Justice serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?

Bronx School for Law Government and Justice has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx School for Law Government and Justice rank in NY?

Bronx School for Law Government and Justice ranks #2,802 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx School for Law Government and Justice's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx School for Law Government and Justice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx School for Law Government and Justice has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bronx School for Law Government and Justice a charter school?

No, Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx School for Law Government and Justice a Title I school?

No, Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?

94.3% of students at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 10451)
48,975
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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