Academy of Finance and Enterprise vs High School of Applied Communications
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Finance and Enterprise
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
High School of Applied Communications
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students
| Measure | Academy of Finance and Enterprise Long Island City, New York | High School of Applied Communications Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,079 | #517 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3071 of 16,910 | #2358 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 874 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School of Applied Communications scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 70.9).
- •Academy of Finance and Enterprise does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 87.9%).
- •High School of Applied Communications does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Academy of Finance and Enterprise is the larger school with 874 students compared with 380.
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 Finance and Enterprise better than High School of Applied Communications?
On the Success Index (US), High School of Applied Communications ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.9 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 Finance and Enterprise and High School of Applied Communications?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Finance and Enterprise: 874. High School of Applied Communications: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Finance and Enterprise and High School of Applied Communications rank in New York?
Academy of Finance and Enterprise is 638th of 1,079 and High School of Applied Communications is 517th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).