City College Academy of the Arts vs Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 573 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City College Academy of the Arts
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
573 students
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | City College Academy of the Arts New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,079 | #2029 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7440 of 16,910 | #38051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 573 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City College Academy of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 30.8).
- •Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 88.8%).
- •City College Academy of the Arts is the larger school with 573 students compared with 410.
- •City College Academy of the Arts is a public school while Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is a charter 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 City College Academy of the Arts better than Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights?
On the Success Index (US), City College Academy of the Arts ranks higher (53.5 vs 30.8 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 City College Academy of the Arts and Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights?
About 573 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City College Academy of the Arts: 573. Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City College Academy of the Arts and Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights rank in New York?
City College Academy of the Arts is 960th of 1,079 and Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is 2029th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).