Brownsville Academy High School vs Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 171 m 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
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
887 students
| Measure | Brownsville Academy High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,079 | #1483 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6542 of 16,910 | #26758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 86 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 51% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownsville Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 47.6).
- •Brownsville Academy High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 51%).
- •Brownsville Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54%).
- •Brownsville Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Brownsville Academy High School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) is the larger school with 887 students compared with 86.
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 Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Brownsville Academy High School ranks higher (57.1 vs 47.6 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 Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)?
About 171 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Academy High School: 86. Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The): 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Academy High School and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) rank in New York?
Brownsville Academy High School is 934th of 1,079 and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) is 1483rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).