Academy of the City Charter School vs Gotham Tech High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 668 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of the City Charter School
Woodside · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
695 students
Gotham Tech High School
Long Island City · Public other · Grades 9–11
266 students
| Measure | Academy of the City Charter School Woodside, New York | Gotham Tech High School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2100 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #39562 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–11 |
| Students | 695 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Woodside | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of the City Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Gotham Tech High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.8).
- •Academy of the City Charter School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 266.
- •Academy of the City Charter School is a charter school while Gotham Tech High School is a public 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 the City Charter School better than Gotham Tech High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy of the City Charter School and Gotham Tech High School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Woodside and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of the City Charter School: 695. Gotham Tech High School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the City Charter School and Gotham Tech High School rank in New York?
Academy of the City Charter School is 2100th of 2,536 and Gotham Tech High School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).