Academy of American Studies vs Growing Up Green Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 104 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of American Studies
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
Growing Up Green Charter School
Long Island City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
| Measure | Academy of American Studies Long Island City, New York | Growing Up Green Charter School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,079 | #1163 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2448 of 16,910 | #20884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,206 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97% | – |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of American Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 56.1).
- •Academy of American Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 74.9%).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.9).
- •Academy of American Studies is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 692.
- •Academy of American Studies is a public school while Growing Up Green Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 of American Studies better than Growing Up Green Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of American Studies ranks higher (73.5 vs 56.1 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 of American Studies and Growing Up Green Charter School?
About 104 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of American Studies: 1,206. Growing Up Green Charter School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of American Studies and Growing Up Green Charter School rank in New York?
Academy of American Studies is 535th of 1,079 and Growing Up Green Charter School is 1163rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).