High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

The High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety in Queens offers a distinctive career-focused curriculum designed to prepare students for roles in law enforcement and public safety. The school operates from a state-of-the-art, accessible facility and maintains strong partnerships with the New York City Police Department and the Police Athletic League, including an NYPD Explorers program. Students can earn college credits through dual enrollment programs with institutions like Monroe University, SUNY Farmingdale, and Syracuse University, alongside electives in areas such as business, forensics, and music production. Parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with very high favorable ratings across school surveys. Academically, the school's graduation rate of 89% is near the citywide median, but its college enrollment rate of 51.9% is a concern, falling below the 25th percentile. Regents pass rates are mixed, showing strength in Languages Other Than English, but lower performance in math and some science subjects. While some students appreciate the supportive teachers and unique environment, student surveys and reviews indicate significant concerns regarding school cleanliness, fair conflict resolution, and the prevalence of bullying, physical fights, and drug or gang activity, suggesting a mixed school climate from the student perspective.