Academy for New Americans vs Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 489 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
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 6–12
579 students
| Measure | Academy for New Americans Astoria, New York | Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #818 of 1,079 |
| National rank | – | #4345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 50 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 13.4).
- •Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 2.5%).
- •Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 94%).
- •Academy for New Americans does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 13.2).
- •Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is the larger school with 579 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 Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
On the Success Index (US), Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria ranks higher (65.8 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 Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for New Americans: 50. Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for New Americans and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria rank in New York?
Academy for New Americans is unranked and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is 818th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).