Colonie Central High School vs Long Island City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonie Central High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,640 students
Long Island City High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,639 students
| Measure | Colonie Central High School Albany, New York | Long Island City High School Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,079 | #487 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #751 of 16,910 | #2198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,640 | 1,639 |
| Enrollment | 1,640 | 1,639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 89% |
| city | Albany | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonie Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 74.7).
- •Colonie Central High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 89%).
- •Colonie Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •Colonie Central High School is the larger school with 1,640 students compared with 1,639.
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 Colonie Central High School better than Long Island City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonie Central High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 74.7 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 Colonie Central High School and Long Island City High School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Albany and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonie Central High School: 1,640. Long Island City High School: 1,639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonie Central High School and Long Island City High School rank in New York?
Colonie Central High School is 301st of 1,079 and Long Island City High School is 487th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).