Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences Brooklyn, New York | Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #493 of 1,079 | #795 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2227 of 16,910 | #4174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 66.5).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.5).
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 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
On the Success Index (US), Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks higher (74.5 vs 66.5 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 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 296. Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages rank in New York?
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 493rd of 1,079 and Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is 795th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).