Academy for Excellence in Leadership vs Bushwick Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 375 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 Community High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
98 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence in Leadership Brooklyn, New York | Bushwick Community High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,079 | #1007 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5274 of 16,910 | #9179 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 277 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 44.5% |
| 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 47.0).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Bushwick Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Bushwick Community High School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.7).
- •Academy for Excellence in Leadership is the larger school with 277 students compared with 98.
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 Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Excellence in Leadership ranks higher (62.0 vs 47.0 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 Community High School?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence in Leadership: 277. Bushwick Community High School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence in Leadership and Bushwick Community High School rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence in Leadership is 879th of 1,079 and Bushwick Community High School is 1007th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).