Bronx High School for the Visual Arts vs Pelham Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
Pelham Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Bronx, New York | Pelham Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,079 | #653 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2664 of 16,910 | #3135 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx High School for the Visual Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 70.7).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 90.6%).
- •Bronx High School for the Visual Arts does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.9).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 392.
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 High School for the Visual Arts better than Pelham Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx High School for the Visual Arts ranks higher (72.6 vs 70.7 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 High School for the Visual Arts and Pelham Preparatory Academy?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts: 392. Pelham Preparatory Academy: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx High School for the Visual Arts and Pelham Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is 566th of 1,079 and Pelham Preparatory Academy is 653rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).