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High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice

122 AMSTERDAM AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10023

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High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice

122 AMSTERDAM AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10023

About High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 85% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
449
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.68%
Asian 3.12%
Hispanic 63.7%
Black 27.39%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.67%
White
4.68%
Asian
3.12%
Hispanic
63.7%
Black
27.39%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.67%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 449
66.59%
299 Female
33.18%
149 Male

Student Population

449 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

197 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice Contact Information

Address

122 AMSTERDAM AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10023

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Phone

(212) 501-1201

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice is getting ready for its 2026 Winterfest Week, which will be in mid-December and will show off student creativity and community spirit. This campus is located in Manhattan and offers law courses for students in 10th-12th grade, college prep program and the chance to earn college credits through partnerships with John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The school continues to advance the “P.O.W.E.R.” framework – Perseverance, Ownership, Willingness, Excellence, Relationships – to develop critical thinking and social responsibility among its student body.

FAQ

Q1. Does High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?

Ans. High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, Honors and AP classes at High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice push students to think critically and do their best work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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