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#3765 of 4,742 schools in NY
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
High School · Charter High School for Law and Social Justice · Bronx, NY
A charter high school in Bronx, NY where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1960 UNIVERSITY AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charter High School for Law and Social Justice score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charter High School for Law and Social Justice sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,482
Median home value
$580,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is listed in CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of Charter High School for Law and Social Justice, serving approximately 470 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,765 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
What grades does Charter High School for Law and Social Justice serve?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
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 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charter High School for Law and Social Justice rank in NY?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice ranks #3,765 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Charter High School for Law and Social Justice's MySchoolScout rating?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter High School for Law and Social Justice has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Charter High School for Law and Social Justice a charter school?
Yes, Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charter High School for Law and Social Justice a Title I school?
No, Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charter High School for Law and Social Justice?
89.8% of students at Charter High School for Law and Social 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.2%
- Phone
- (347) 696-0042
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10453)
- 78,270
- Area average commute
- 42.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 10453; 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, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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