Academy for Excellence in Leadership vs Bushwick Ascend Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 422 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence in Leadership
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Bushwick Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
738 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence in Leadership Brooklyn, New York | Bushwick Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,079 | #2455 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5274 of 16,910 | #45835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 277 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 18.4).
- •Bushwick Ascend Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 97.5%).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.6).
- •Bushwick Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 277.
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership is a public school while Bushwick Ascend Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy for Excellence in Leadership better than Bushwick Ascend Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Excellence in Leadership ranks higher (62.0 vs 18.4 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 Academy for Excellence in Leadership and Bushwick Ascend Charter School?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence in Leadership: 277. Bushwick Ascend Charter School: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence in Leadership and Bushwick Ascend Charter School rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence in Leadership is 879th of 1,079 and Bushwick Ascend Charter School is 2455th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).