Benjamin Banneker Academy vs Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Academy Brooklyn, New York | Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,079 | #290 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2849 of 16,910 | #710 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 854 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 71.8).
- •Benjamin Banneker Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 79.4%).
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 Benjamin Banneker Academy better than Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School ranks higher (84.3 vs 71.8 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 Benjamin Banneker Academy and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Academy: 854. Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Academy and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School rank in New York?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is 601st of 1,079 and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is 290th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).