Academy of American Studies vs Information Technology High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 961 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
Information Technology High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
779 students
| Measure | Academy of American Studies Long Island City, New York | Information Technology High School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,079 | #575 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2448 of 16,910 | #2713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 88% |
| 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 72.4).
- •Academy of American Studies does better on math proficiency (97% vs 88%).
- •Academy of American Studies does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 95%).
- •Academy of American Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 86.9%).
- •Information Technology High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
- •Academy of American Studies is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 779.
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 Information Technology High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of American Studies ranks higher (73.5 vs 72.4 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 of American Studies and Information Technology High School?
About 961 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. Information Technology High School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of American Studies and Information Technology High School rank in New York?
Academy of American Studies is 535th of 1,079 and Information Technology High School is 575th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).