Bronx High School for Law and Community Service

Test score data wasn't provided, so a full academic picture isn't available. What we do know: class sizes average 22.9 students, matching the district average exactly. The school offers AP courses and has a diverse set of supports including ELL services and world languages. The program richness score of 90/100 indicates the academic menu here is genuinely varied — not a bare-bones curriculum.

This is where the school really stands out. Parents rate satisfaction at 94% — essentially tied with the district average of 94.2%, but the trust numbers tell a stronger story: 97% of parents trust the principal, 95% trust teachers, and teachers themselves show 97% collegial trust and 93% trust in leadership. Teacher-rated instruction quality hits 96%, well above the district average of 91.4%. Perhaps most notably: zero suspensions last year. For a school where 88.4% of students face economic hardship and 27% have IEPs, that's a discipline record worth noting — it suggests restorative approaches or strong relationships keep kids in classrooms.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (69%) with substantial Black enrollment (26%), reflecting Belmont's demographics. At 46% diversity index, it's moderately diverse within the school community. With 88.4% economic need — well above typical Bronx averages — most families here are navigating real financial pressure. Yet they're engaged: the family survey response rate of 34% is decent for a high school, and those who responded gave glowing marks. The 27% IEP population means a significant chunk of students receive special education services.

Belmont is a working-class Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges. Median household income sits around $33,000, and nearly 38% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 13% have bachelor's degrees, and homeownership is nearly nonexistent at 4%. The neighborhood scores very low on safety (2.3 out of 100), which is something families considering this school should weigh. Transit access is moderate (58th percentile), and family density is average. There are parks and community resources in the broader area, but this isn't a neighborhood with lots of family amenities — it's a place where people live and work, not somewhere families gravitate for its attractions.

The school is along Fordham Road, a major commercial corridor with good bus service. Students from nearby areas can walk, but many families rely on public transit — the area is well-served by several bus routes.