Canarsie Ascend Charter School vs High School for Medical Professions
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 454 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
857 students
High School for Medical Professions
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
381 students
| Measure | Canarsie Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | High School for Medical Professions Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2188 of 2,536 | #807 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #40981 of 50,301 | #4261 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 857 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 92% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Medical Professions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 26.1).
- •Canarsie Ascend Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 97.9%).
- •High School for Medical Professions does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •Canarsie Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 381.
- •Canarsie Ascend Charter School is a charter school while High School for Medical Professions is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School better than High School for Medical Professions?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Medical Professions ranks higher (66.1 vs 26.1 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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School and High School for Medical Professions?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School: 857. High School for Medical Professions: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canarsie Ascend Charter School and High School for Medical Professions rank in New York?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School is 2188th of 2,536 and High School for Medical Professions is 807th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).