High School for Law & Public Service vs Ps 189
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 339 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
Ps 189
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | High School for Law & Public Service New York, New York | Ps 189 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 1,079 | #1684 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4456 of 16,910 | #31161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| 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 41.2).
- •High School for Law & Public Service does better on math proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •High School for Law & Public Service does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Ps 189 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 97.2%).
- •Ps 189 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.0).
- •High School for Law & Public Service is the larger school with 505 students compared with 421.
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 Ps 189?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Law & Public Service ranks higher (65.3 vs 41.2 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 Ps 189?
About 339 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. Ps 189: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Law & Public Service and Ps 189 rank in New York?
High School for Law & Public Service is 831st of 1,079 and Ps 189 is 1684th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).