Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts vs Highbridge Green School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
Highbridge Green School (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Long Island City, New York | Highbridge Green School (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 785 | #721 of 785 |
| National rank | #8266 of 15,369 | #13566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 16% |
| city | Long Island City | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 21.3).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Highbridge Green School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.3).
- •Highbridge Green School (The) is the larger school with 383 students compared with 382.
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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts better than Highbridge Green School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts ranks higher (47.1 vs 21.3 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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts and Highbridge Green School (The)?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts: 382. Highbridge Green School (The): 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts and Highbridge Green School (The) rank in New York?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is 434th of 785 and Highbridge Green School (The) is 721st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).