Albany High School vs Bronx High School of Science (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students
Bronx High School of Science (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,953 students
| Measure | Albany High School Albany, New York | Bronx High School of Science (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,079 | #477 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2727 of 16,910 | #2140 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,937 | 2,953 |
| Enrollment | 2,937 | 2,953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 99.5% |
| city | Albany | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 72.3).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 83%).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 94%).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 65.2%).
- •Albany High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.4).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) is the larger school with 2,953 students compared with 2,937.
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 Albany High School better than Bronx High School of Science (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx High School of Science (The) ranks higher (75.0 vs 72.3 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 Albany High School and Bronx High School of Science (The)?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Albany and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany High School: 2,937. Bronx High School of Science (The): 2,953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany High School and Bronx High School of Science (The) rank in New York?
Albany High School is 578th of 1,079 and Bronx High School of Science (The) is 477th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).