Columbia Secondary School vs Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 516 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
714 students
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | Columbia Secondary School New York, New York | Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,079 | #644 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #884 of 16,910 | #3090 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 714 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 70.9).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Columbia Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 89.9%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.5).
- •Columbia Secondary School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 178.
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 Columbia Secondary School better than Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Secondary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 70.9 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 Columbia Secondary School and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
About 516 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Secondary School: 714. Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Secondary School and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts rank in New York?
Columbia Secondary School is 328th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is 644th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).