Charter High School for Law and Social Justice vs Ps 396
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 142 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
Bronx · Charter high · Grades 6–12
523 students
Ps 396
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Charter High School for Law and Social Justice Bronx, New York | Ps 396 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #657 of 1,079 | #2218 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3149 of 16,910 | #41352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 27% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charter High School for Law and Social Justice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 25.6).
- •Charter High School for Law and Social Justice does better on math proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Charter High School for Law and Social Justice does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Ps 396 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 94.1%).
- •Ps 396 does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.4).
- •Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is the larger school with 523 students compared with 217.
- •Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is a charter school while Ps 396 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charter High School for Law and Social Justice better than Ps 396?
On the Success Index (US), Charter High School for Law and Social Justice ranks higher (70.6 vs 25.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charter High School for Law and Social Justice and Ps 396?
About 142 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice: 523. Ps 396: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter High School for Law and Social Justice and Ps 396 rank in New York?
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice is 657th of 1,079 and Ps 396 is 2218th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).