Discovery High School vs High School of American Studies at Lehman College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 526 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 of American Studies at Lehman College
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Bronx, New York | High School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #677 of 1,079 | #293 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3267 of 16,910 | #725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 70.1).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 91.5%).
- •Discovery High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College is the larger school with 393 students compared with 377.
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 of American Studies at Lehman College?
On the Success Index (US), High School of American Studies at Lehman College ranks higher (84.2 vs 70.1 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 Discovery High School and High School of American Studies at Lehman College?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 377. High School of American Studies at Lehman College: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and High School of American Studies at Lehman College rank in New York?
Discovery High School is 677th of 1,079 and High School of American Studies at Lehman College is 293rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).