Brooklyn High School of the Arts vs Islip High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 64 km 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
Islip High School
Islip · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
| Measure | Brooklyn High School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York | Islip High School Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,079 | #234 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1994 of 16,910 | #444 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 890 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| city | Brooklyn | Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islip High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 75.7).
- •Islip High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Brooklyn High School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 97%).
- •Islip High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 66.6%).
- •Islip High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.7).
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 Islip High School?
On the Success Index (US), Islip High School ranks higher (87.0 vs 75.7 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 Brooklyn High School of the Arts and Islip High School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn High School of the Arts: 890. Islip High School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn High School of the Arts and Islip High School rank in New York?
Brooklyn High School of the Arts is 456th of 1,079 and Islip High School is 234th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).