Brooklyn High School of the Arts vs Design Works
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 594 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
Design Works
Brooklyn · Public other · Grades 9–10
163 students
| Measure | Brooklyn High School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York | Design Works Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #456 of 1,079 | – |
| National rank | #1994 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–10 |
| Students | 890 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 92% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Design Works does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 66.6%).
- •Design Works does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.7).
- •Brooklyn High School of the Arts is the larger school with 890 students compared with 163.
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 Brooklyn High School of the Arts better than Design Works?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brooklyn High School of the Arts and Design Works?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn High School of the Arts: 890. Design Works: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn High School of the Arts and Design Works rank in New York?
Brooklyn High School of the Arts is 456th of 1,079 and Design Works is unranked among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).