High School for Law and Justice, formerly the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, is a high school located in Houston, Texas, United States. The school serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the Houston Independent School District. The current campus is in East Downtown.
Serving 391 students in grades 9-12, H S For Law And Justice ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H S For Law And Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
H S For Law And Justice's student population of 391 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
Houston, TX
School Motto
Learning Today, To Defend Tomorrow.
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
H S For Law And Justice ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H S For Law And Justice is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2348 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
76%
54%
Black
20%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H S For Law And Justice's ranking?
H S For Law And Justice is ranked #2348 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of H S For Law And Justice?
The graduation rate of H S For Law And Justice is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend H S For Law And Justice?
391 students attend H S For Law And Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of H S For Law And Justice students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H S For Law And Justice?
H S For Law And Justice has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H S For Law And Justice offer ?
H S For Law And Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H S For Law And Justice part of?
H S For Law And Justice is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is H S For Law And Justice located?
H S For Law And Justice is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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