Belmont Preparatory High School vs Fordham High School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Preparatory High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
334 students
Fordham High School for the Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
351 students
| Measure | Belmont Preparatory High School Bronx, New York | Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,079 | #454 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3073 of 16,910 | #1957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordham High School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 70.9).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts is the larger school with 351 students compared with 334.
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 Belmont Preparatory High School better than Fordham High School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Fordham High School for the Arts ranks higher (75.9 vs 70.9 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 Belmont Preparatory High School and Fordham High School for the Arts?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Preparatory High School: 334. Fordham High School for the Arts: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Preparatory High School and Fordham High School for the Arts rank in New York?
Belmont Preparatory High School is 640th of 1,079 and Fordham High School for the Arts is 454th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).