Brownsville Academy High School vs Harvey Milk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Academy High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
Harvey Milk High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
78 students
| Measure | Brownsville Academy High School Brooklyn, New York | Harvey Milk High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,079 | #612 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6542 of 16,910 | #2887 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 86 | 78 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 78 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 90% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvey Milk High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 57.1).
- •Harvey Milk High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 54.5%).
- •Harvey Milk High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 74.5%).
- •Harvey Milk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Brownsville Academy High School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 7.1).
- •Brownsville Academy High School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 78.
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 Brownsville Academy High School better than Harvey Milk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harvey Milk High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 57.1 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 Brownsville Academy High School and Harvey Milk High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Academy High School: 86. Harvey Milk High School: 78. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Academy High School and Harvey Milk High School rank in New York?
Brownsville Academy High School is 934th of 1,079 and Harvey Milk High School is 612th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).