DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts vs High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 7–12
132 students
High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
132 students
| Measure | DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York | High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,079 | #613 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11138 of 16,910 | #2889 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 132 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 39.2).
- •High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 92.4%).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 6.9).
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 DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts better than High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) ranks higher (71.7 vs 39.2 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 DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts and High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts: 132. High School for Language and Diplomacy (The): 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts and High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) rank in New York?
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is 1038th of 1,079 and High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) is 613th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).