Bronx High School for Law and Community Service (10X439)

500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-733-5274
Hours: 8:15am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://bronxlawhs.weebly.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X439/
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School Leader: Michael Barakat (mbarakat@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ana Albizu (aalbizu@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jamaal Lloyd (jlloyd16@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kim Hudson (khudson3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Angelique Pierre (apierre@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Josefina Aguilera (jaguile@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our mission at Bronx High School for Law and Community Service is to support self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and integrity. Graduates successfully achieve their goals in college, career, and beyond. We are a small high school with a four-year college and career plan. It is our belief that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or ethnic background, can make meaningful contributions to humanity by serving others. With the help of our partners, students are offered meaningful experiences in their chosen area of interest. Instagram: @principal_barakat, Facebook Alumni Page: You went to Bronx High School for Law & Community Service. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 91%

Academic Highlights: Internships: The Opportunity Network, Liberty Partnership Program, Yleana Leadership Academy, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Futures and Options, Urban Ambassadors, Literacy Leaders, SEO Scholars, Fordham University, CUNY College Now, SAT preparation, AP, and Honors courses

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Roosevelt Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Belmont Preparatory High School (10X434)
Bronx High School for Law and Community Service (10X439)
Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)
Fordham Leadership Academy (10X438)
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA) (10X374)
West Bronx Academy for the Future (10X243)
Clubs
Art Club, Athena Club/ Women of Strength, Badminton Club, Book Club, Dance Club, Empowerment for Women, Film Club, Journalism Club, JROTC, Men of Strength, Moot Court/ Mock Trial, Track Club/Team, Volleyball Club
Art
No description provided.
Programs
Law Enforcement Academy(X53A)
Law & Government

Comprehensive four-year program that prepares students for collegiate studies in criminal justice as well as careers in law enforcement and emergency response. The program includes Honors and AP courses. Partnerships include Hogan-Lovells Law Firm, NYPD, FDNY, FBI, and The Justice Resource Center.

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:160 / 86 (1.86)219 / 86 (2.55)
SWD applicants/seats:60 / 22 (2.73)68 / 22 (3.09)
Rank Avg: 5.80
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
360
383
385
    Grade 12 Students
78
86
78
    Grade 11 Students
67
89
82
    Grade 10 Students
106
98
123
    Grade 9 Students
109
110
102
Avg. Class Size
18.6
17.8
17.0
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.5
11.7
11.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 1
<5 / 24 / 1
<5 / 0 / 2
Attendance %
88%
88%
Graduation %
94%
97%
College %
69%
70%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,467 (220) / 108
163
1,424 (283) / 108
153
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 92% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.00%
Academic Engagement 
  62.00%
Safety 
  74.25%
Bully Prevention 
  68.50%
Inclusivity 
  79.73%
Mental Support 
  66.13%
Environment 
  65.29%
Post-School Support 
  79.40%
Teacher Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  92.50%
School Satisfaction 
  88.88%
Student Behavior 
  71.11%
Student Support 
  94.00%
School Leadership 
  93.33%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.80%
Instructional Development 
  88.83%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%
Family Responses 34% responded
Education 
  91.00%
Teacher Support 
  88.83%
Safety 
  81.67%
School Community 
  68.50%
School Leadership 
  84.30%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  90.67%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  94.20%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  63
Impact Score
  0.66
Performance Score
  0.57
College Aptitude
CCR
  38.20%
SAT Math
  406
SAT R/W
  443
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.00%
4-Year College 48.10%
Unknown 32.90%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 43.30%
Female 56.70%
English Language Learners:
  8.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  92.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.80%
Black 18.30%
Hispanic 73.90%
White 3.60%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.60%
Hispanic 17.60%
White 47.10%
Other 14.70%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  28.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  16.40%
Students with SC
  3.10%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has some programs
  7.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.2
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  90.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services71 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class13 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy23 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85
ELL Progress
  38
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