Challenge Preparatory Charter School vs Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 178 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Far Rockaway · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,218 students
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Challenge Preparatory Charter School Far Rockaway, New York | Queens High School for Information Research and Technology Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #801 of 1,079 |
| National rank | – | #4231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens High School for Information Research and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 86.5%).
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 507.
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Queens High School for Information Research and Technology 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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School better than Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School and Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
About 178 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School: 1,218. Queens High School for Information Research and Technology: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Preparatory Charter School and Queens High School for Information Research and Technology rank in New York?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is unranked and Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is 801st of 1,079 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).