High School for Law and Public Service (06M467)

549 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040, Manhattan
Phone: 212-342-6130
Email: rfleischman@06M467.com
Hours: 8:05am - 2:35pm
Principal: Paula Lev
School Website: https://www.myhslps.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/45168
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/06M467/HS/
Subway: 1 to 191st St; A to 190th St
Bus: Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx40, Bx42, Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98
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About

We believe that collaboration is at the heart of education; students and teachers must be active learners. We strive for excellence through a challenging, innovative, student-centered curriculum where students develop analytical skills to become critical, independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Students gain knowledge about the public sector, law and their ability to make positive changes in the community. Parents, caregivers, and staff work together to provide students with opportunities to become invested in their communities through service learning, internships, mentoring programs, and partnerships. Their experiences allow them to apply their academic knowledge to real-life settings.

Academic Highlights: Law Sequence, College Application Essay Class, PSAT/SAT Preparation, College Awareness and Planning Resume Writing, Financial Literacy

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish, Bilingual Special Education (BSE): Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Comp Sci/Math Tech (Advanced Placement), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish, Bilingual Special Education (BSE): Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Programs
Law and Public Service(M31A)
Law & Government

At the High School for Law and Public Service, teachers, administrators, parents and caregivers work together to develop mature citizens committed to their community and high achievement. Our graduates have experience in and knowledge of the public sector, law and have the ability to make positive change in the community. Internships, mentoring programs, and partnerships offer our students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-life settings.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Spanish Transitional Bilingual(M31B)
Law & Government

Dual Language programs are designed to integrate English Language Learners with English-proficient students to receive content instruction in English and a target language.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
High School for Law and Public Service ACES 15:1 Program(M31Y)

Method:
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
360
368
    Grade 12 Students
66
71
    Grade 11 Students
54
71
    Grade 10 Students
111
111
    Grade 9 Students
129
115
Avg. Class Size
19.2
Complaints / Suspensions
7 / 26
11 / 13
Attendance %
80%
76%
Graduation %
76%
64%
College %
33%
34%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
448 (58) / 168
0
524 / 170
78
High School for Law and Public Service ACES 15:1 Program (M31Y)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Law and Public Service (M31A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

39 / 105 (0.37)
10 / 29 (0.34)
Offers - Waitlist
Spanish Transitional Bilingual (M31B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

7 / 24 (0.29)
2 / 6 (0.33)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 47% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.00%
Academic Engagement 
  69.75%
Safety 
  77.44%
Bully Prevention 
  74.88%
Inclusivity 
  87.60%
Mental Support 
  77.20%
Environment 
  75.82%
Post-School Support 
  86.67%
Teacher Responses - 74% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.67%
School Satisfaction 
  70.50%
Student Behavior 
  63.67%
Student Support 
  81.47%
School Leadership 
  72.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.60%
Instructional Development 
  80.29%
Post-School Support 
  91.38%
Family Responses - 89% responded
Education 
  99.50%
Teacher Support 
  99.00%
Safety 
  99.00%
School Community 
  88.56%
School Leadership 
  99.09%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  52
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  49
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  38.40%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  387
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  419
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.80%
4-Year College 29.80%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 55.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 43.90%
Female 56.10%
English Language Learners:
  36.70%
Students with IEPs:
  21.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 14.20%
Hispanic 81.70%
White 1.90%
Other 1.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 44.70%
White 39.50%
Other 15.80%
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