Academy for Young Writers vs East New York Arts and Civics High School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Young Writers
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
398 students
East New York Arts and Civics High School (The)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
138 students
| Measure | Academy for Young Writers Brooklyn, New York | East New York Arts and Civics High School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,079 | #1058 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11037 of 16,910 | #12512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Young Writers scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 33.6).
- •Academy for Young Writers does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 92.8%).
- •East New York Arts and Civics High School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.3).
- •Academy for Young Writers is the larger school with 398 students compared with 138.
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 Young Writers better than East New York Arts and Civics High School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Young Writers ranks higher (39.6 vs 33.6 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 Young Writers and East New York Arts and Civics High School (The)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Young Writers: 398. East New York Arts and Civics High School (The): 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Young Writers and East New York Arts and Civics High School (The) rank in New York?
Academy for Young Writers is 1037th of 1,079 and East New York Arts and Civics High School (The) is 1058th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).