Academy for Young Writers vs Park East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 16 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
Park East High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
| Measure | Academy for Young Writers Brooklyn, New York | Park East High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,079 | #432 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11037 of 16,910 | #1723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 97.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 39.6).
- •Park East High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Park East High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Park East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 89.2%).
- •Academy for Young Writers does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
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 Park East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Park East High School ranks higher (77.1 vs 39.6 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 Park East High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Young Writers: 398. Park East High School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Young Writers and Park East High School rank in New York?
Academy for Young Writers is 1037th of 1,079 and Park East High School is 432nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).