High School for Law & Public Service vs Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 23 km 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
Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet
Cambria Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
| Measure | High School for Law & Public Service New York, New York | Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet Cambria Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #831 of 1,079 | #709 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4456 of 16,910 | #3435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 505 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | New York | Cambria Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 65.3).
- •Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 97.2%).
- •Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet is the larger school with 506 students compared with 505.
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 Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet ranks higher (69.5 vs 65.3 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 Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet?
About 23 km in a straight line, between New York and Cambria Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Law & Public Service: 505. Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Law & Public Service and Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet rank in New York?
High School for Law & Public Service is 831st of 1,079 and Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet is 709th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).