Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence vs School for Classics High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
School for Classics High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
| Measure | Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence Brooklyn, New York | School for Classics High School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 1,079 | #838 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4722 of 16,910 | #4544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 84.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.2 vs 65.0).
- •School for Classics High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence better than School for Classics High School?
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 Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence and School for Classics High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence: 358. School for Classics High School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence and School for Classics High School rank in New York?
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is 848th of 1,079 and School for Classics High School is 838th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).