High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety (28Q690) 
116-25 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434, Queens
Phone: 718-977-4800
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://hsleaps.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q690/
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School Leader: Laura Van Deren (lvander@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Shantell Cook (smunion@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Laura Van Deren (lvander@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Dwayne Parker (dparker11@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Dwayne Parker (dparker11@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Heather Wright (hwright4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
HSLEAPS PROVIDES OUR STUDENTS WITH A STATE OF THE ART FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES CENTRAL AIR AND ACCESSIBILITY. WE WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH THENEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE. ONE OF OUR GOALS IS TO PIPELINE STUDENTS FROM HSLEAPS INTO THE NYPD AS AN OPTION FOR STUDENTS. OUR SCHOOL OFFERS A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY. STUDENTS CAN OBTAIN COLLEGE CREDITS THROUGH OUR DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM WITH MONROE UNIVERISTY AS WELL AS THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH SUNY FARMINGDALE, SYRACUSE UNIVERISTY, AND CITY-WIDE COLLEGE NOW PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH OUR ELECTIVE PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE ALSO INTRODUCED TO A VARIETY OF OTHER CAREERS INCLUDING BUSINESS, FORENSICS, AND MUSIC PRODUCTION. BY EXPOSING STUDENTS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, STUDENTS COME TO UNDERSTAND HOW ALL AREAS OF STUDY ARE INTERRELATED AND HOW THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE SUPPORTS THEIR CAREER CHOICE.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%
Academic Highlights: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PROJECT ADVANCE COURSE: FORENSICS, SUNY FARMINGALE COURSE: BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LANGUAGE AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES AVAILABLE, FACILITY: COURTROOM, FORENSICS LAB, FITNESS CENTER, ROOFTOP TRACK AND SPORTS FACILITY, MUSIC PRODUCTION RECORDING STUDIOS, ART STUDIO, COMPUTER LABS, NYPD OPTIONS CENTER, TWO GYMNASIUMS, DUAL ENROLLMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WITH MONROE UNIVERSITY
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day, Internship Expected, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
October 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm HSLEAPS Open House 
- November 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am HSLEAPS Open House
- November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am HSLEAPS Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Law & Government
Challenging standards-driven academic program. In collaboration with the school community and various partners, students will be introduced to careers in law enforcement and public safety.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program
- (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 24.00%
Other Postsecondary 4.20%
Unknown 42.60%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 47.80%
Black 47.60%
Hispanic 31.50%
White 1.30%
Other 4.60%
Black 44.10%
White 26.50%
Other 14.70%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 56 (97%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 55 (93%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (95%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (5%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (18%) | N/A (N/A) | >5 (82%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 26 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 11 (61%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 7 (39%) |
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)
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
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