Academy for New Americans vs Long Island City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 856 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for New Americans
Astoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
50 students
Long Island City High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,639 students
| Measure | Academy for New Americans Astoria, New York | Long Island City High School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #487 of 1,079 |
| National rank | – | #2198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 50 | 1,639 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 1,639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 89% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Island City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 13.4).
- •Long Island City High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 12%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 2.5%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 94%).
- •Academy for New Americans does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 10.2).
- •Long Island City High School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 50.
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 New Americans better than Long Island City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Island City High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 13.4 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 New Americans and Long Island City High School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for New Americans: 50. Long Island City High School: 1,639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for New Americans and Long Island City High School rank in New York?
Academy for New Americans is unranked and Long Island City High School is 487th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).