Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) vs Forest Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 428 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Forest Hills High School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,394 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) Forest Hills, New York | Forest Hills High School Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 2,536 | #586 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2467 of 50,301 | #2759 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 573 | 3,394 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 3,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 94% |
| city | Forest Hills | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 72.2).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 95%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.9).
- •Forest Hills High School is the larger school with 3,394 students compared with 573.
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 Through the Arts (The) better than Forest Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) ranks higher (84.9 vs 72.2 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 Through the Arts (The) and Forest Hills High School?
About 428 m in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The): 573. Forest Hills High School: 3,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Forest Hills High School rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) is 231st of 2,536 and Forest Hills High School is 586th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).