Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) vs Ps 246 Poe Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 518 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
407 students
Ps 246 Poe Center
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) Bronx, New York | Ps 246 Poe Center Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,079 | #2292 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2753 of 16,910 | #42713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 23% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 23.4).
- •Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 23%).
- •Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 23%).
- •Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Ps 246 Poe Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.0).
- •Ps 246 Poe Center is the larger school with 455 students compared with 407.
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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) better than Ps 246 Poe Center?
On the Success Index (US), Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) ranks higher (72.2 vs 23.4 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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) and Ps 246 Poe Center?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The): 407. Ps 246 Poe Center: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) and Ps 246 Poe Center rank in New York?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (The) is 583rd of 1,079 and Ps 246 Poe Center is 2292nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).