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#2295 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 48% in state

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

High School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Jamaica, NY

A New York City Geographic District #28 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

116-25 GUY R BREWER BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11434

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.2%

Students at HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 76Excellent Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,668

Median home value

$585,600

Median rent

$1,409/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

48.8%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

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Eagle Academy for Young Men IIIEnrollment path unverified8.06–120.5 mi479Compare →
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New Visions Chtr Hs-adv Ma/sci IVCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–120.8 mi426Compare →
Voyages Prep-south QueensEnrollment path unverified7.59–120.8 mi218Compare →

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.

New York City Geographic District #28

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#31 of 50
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.

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is a public high school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 541 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,295 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

What grades does HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety serve?

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?

The student-teacher ratio at HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety rank in NY?

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety ranks #2,295 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety's MySchoolScout rating?

HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?

Based on loaded state assessment records, HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety a charter school?

No, HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety a Title I school?

No, HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?

81.7% of students at HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 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
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 11434)
67,611
Area average commute
47.6 min
Area median age
40.1
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 11434; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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