Cinema School (The) vs Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cinema School (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
309 students
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
310 students
| Measure | Cinema School (The) Bronx, New York | Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,079 | #1006 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2588 of 16,910 | #9104 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 309 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Bronx | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cinema School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 47.3).
- •Cinema School (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Cinema School (The) does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Cinema School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 92.6%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.4).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 309.
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 Cinema School (The) better than Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cinema School (The) ranks higher (72.9 vs 47.3 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 Cinema School (The) and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Bronx and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinema School (The): 309. Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinema School (The) and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School rank in New York?
Cinema School (The) is 553rd of 1,079 and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is 1006th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).