High School for Law & Public Service vs High School for Media & Communications
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Law & Public Service
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
505 students
High School for Media & Communications
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
| Measure | High School for Law & Public Service New York, New York | High School for Media & Communications New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 1,079 | #894 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4456 of 16,910 | #5651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 505 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Law & Public Service scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 60.6).
- •High School for Media & Communications does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •High School for Law & Public Service does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •High School for Law & Public Service does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.2%).
- •High School for Media & Communications does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •High School for Law & Public Service is the larger school with 505 students compared with 359.
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 High School for Law & Public Service better than High School for Media & Communications?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Law & Public Service ranks higher (65.3 vs 60.6 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 High School for Law & Public Service and High School for Media & Communications?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Law & Public Service: 505. High School for Media & Communications: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Law & Public Service and High School for Media & Communications rank in New York?
High School for Law & Public Service is 831st of 1,079 and High School for Media & Communications is 894th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).