Academy of the City Charter School vs William Cullen Bryant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 703 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
William Cullen Bryant High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
| Measure | Academy of the City Charter School Woodside, New York | William Cullen Bryant High School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2100 of 2,536 | #646 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #39562 of 50,301 | #3118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 695 | 1,996 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 1,996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Woodside | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Cullen Bryant High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 28.4).
- •Academy of the City Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 87.2%).
- •William Cullen Bryant High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.8).
- •William Cullen Bryant High School is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 695.
- •Academy of the City Charter School is a charter school while William Cullen Bryant 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 William Cullen Bryant High School?
On the Success Index (US), William Cullen Bryant High School ranks higher (70.8 vs 28.4 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 the City Charter School and William Cullen Bryant High School?
About 703 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. William Cullen Bryant High School: 1,996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the City Charter School and William Cullen Bryant High School rank in New York?
Academy of the City Charter School is 2100th of 2,536 and William Cullen Bryant High School is 646th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).