Community Health Academy of the Heights vs Lower East Side Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Health Academy of the Heights
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
552 students
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
| Measure | Community Health Academy of the Heights New York, New York | Lower East Side Preparatory High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,079 | #853 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8732 of 16,910 | #4839 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 552 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 48.6).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 92%).
- •Community Health Academy of the Heights does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Lower East Side Preparatory High School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 552.
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 Community Health Academy of the Heights better than Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lower East Side Preparatory High School ranks higher (63.8 vs 48.6 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 Community Health Academy of the Heights and Lower East Side Preparatory High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Health Academy of the Heights: 552. Lower East Side Preparatory High School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Health Academy of the Heights and Lower East Side Preparatory High School rank in New York?
Community Health Academy of the Heights is 994th of 1,079 and Lower East Side Preparatory High School is 853rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).