Bronx Lab School vs High School for Contemporary 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.
Bronx Lab School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
258 students
High School for Contemporary Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
289 students
| Measure | Bronx Lab School Bronx, New York | High School for Contemporary Arts Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,079 | #693 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8813 of 16,910 | #3345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 258 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 77% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Contemporary Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 48.3).
- •High School for Contemporary Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 24.5%).
- •Bronx Lab School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Bronx Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 94.5%).
- •High School for Contemporary Arts does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 12.3).
- •High School for Contemporary Arts is the larger school with 289 students compared with 258.
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 Lab School better than High School for Contemporary Arts?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Contemporary Arts ranks higher (69.8 vs 48.3 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 Lab School and High School for Contemporary Arts?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Lab School: 258. High School for Contemporary Arts: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Lab School and High School for Contemporary Arts rank in New York?
Bronx Lab School is 996th of 1,079 and High School for Contemporary Arts is 693rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).