High School of Legal Studies
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 838 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Monica Ortiz
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 838
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 369 (44.0%)
- Females: 469 (56.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 1.0% |
| Black | 532 | 63.5% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 32.9% |
| White | 14 | 1.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 322 | 38.4% |
| 10th Grade | 233 | 27.8% |
| 11th Grade | 121 | 14.4% |
| 12th Grade | 88 | 10.5% |
| Ungraded | 74 | 8.8% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
58.0%
District:
67.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
43.0%
District:
68.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
6.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
80.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
5.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
12.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
35.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
21.0%
District:
16.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
18.0%
District:
21.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
10.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3
3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for High School of Legal Studies
- Reviewed by Student on September 25, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - school is boring
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 28, 2009
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - The school is terrible...........
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