Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School vs New Directions Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
124 students
New Directions Secondary School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
123 students
| Measure | Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School Bronx, New York | New Directions Secondary School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,079 | #1070 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5525 of 16,910 | #15000 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 21.7).
- •Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •New Directions Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 6.5).
- •Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School better than New Directions Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School ranks higher (61.1 vs 21.7 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 Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School and New Directions Secondary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School: 124. New Directions Secondary School: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School and New Directions Secondary School rank in New York?
Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School is 890th of 1,079 and New Directions Secondary School is 1070th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).