College Academy (The) vs High School for Law & Public Service
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Academy (The)
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
High School for Law & Public Service
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
505 students
| Measure | College Academy (The) New York, New York | High School for Law & Public Service New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,079 | #831 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4674 of 16,910 | #4456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.4 vs 65.3).
- •High School for Law & Public Service does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •College Academy (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 97.2%).
- •College Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.0).
- •High School for Law & Public Service is the larger school with 505 students compared with 347.
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 College Academy (The) better than High School for Law & Public Service?
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 College Academy (The) and High School for Law & Public Service?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Academy (The): 347. High School for Law & Public Service: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Academy (The) and High School for Law & Public Service rank in New York?
College Academy (The) is 843rd of 1,079 and High School for Law & Public Service is 831st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).