Discovery High School vs High School for Teaching and the Professions
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
377 students
High School for Teaching and the Professions
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Bronx, New York | High School for Teaching and the Professions Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #677 of 1,079 | #679 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3267 of 16,910 | #3273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.1 vs 70.1).
- •Discovery High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Discovery High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 95.2%).
- •High School for Teaching and the Professions does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.0).
- •Discovery High School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 331.
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 Discovery High School better than High School for Teaching and the Professions?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery High School and High School for Teaching and the Professions?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 377. High School for Teaching and the Professions: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and High School for Teaching and the Professions rank in New York?
Discovery High School is 677th of 1,079 and High School for Teaching and the Professions is 679th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).