Bronx High School of Science (The) vs High School of American Studies at Lehman College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 539 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx High School of Science (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,953 students
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Bronx High School of Science (The) Bronx, New York | High School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,079 | #293 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2140 of 16,910 | #725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,953 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 2,953 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 97.5% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 75.0).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 50.4%).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.4).
- •Bronx High School of Science (The) is the larger school with 2,953 students compared with 393.
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 of Science (The) better than High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
On the Success Index (US), High School of American Studies at Lehman College ranks higher (84.2 vs 75.0 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 of Science (The) and High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx High School of Science (The): 2,953. High School of American Studies at Lehman College: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx High School of Science (The) and High School of American Studies at Lehman College rank in New York?
Bronx High School of Science (The) is 477th of 1,079 and High School of American Studies at Lehman College is 293rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).