Arcadia High School vs Athena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
972 students
Athena High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,070 students
| Measure | Arcadia High School Rochester, New York | Athena High School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,079 | #300 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1045 of 16,910 | #749 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 972 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 93% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 81.5).
- •Arcadia High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Athena High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Athena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 49.3%).
- •Arcadia High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Athena High School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 972.
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 Arcadia High School better than Athena High School?
On the Success Index (US), Athena High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.5 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 Arcadia High School and Athena High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia High School: 972. Athena High School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia High School and Athena High School rank in New York?
Arcadia High School is 358th of 1,079 and Athena High School is 300th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).