Curtis High School vs Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis High School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,439 students
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Curtis High School Staten Island, New York | Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #610 of 1,079 | #758 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2882 of 16,910 | #12534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,439 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 67% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtis High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 68.3).
- •Curtis High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •Curtis High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 62%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 80%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.1).
- •Curtis High School is the larger school with 2,439 students compared with 340.
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 Curtis High School better than Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Curtis High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.3 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 Curtis High School and Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis High School: 2,439. Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The): 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis High School and Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) rank in New York?
Curtis High School is 610th of 1,079 and Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) is 758th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).