East Side Community School vs Wheatley School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Side Community School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
693 students
Wheatley School
Old Westbury · Public high · Grades 8–12
689 students
| Measure | East Side Community School New York, New York | Wheatley School Old Westbury, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #793 of 1,079 | #28 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4162 of 16,910 | #33 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 693 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 93% |
| city | New York | Old Westbury |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 66.5).
- •Wheatley School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 61%).
- •Wheatley School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 72%).
- •Wheatley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 69.4%).
- •Wheatley School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.6).
- •East Side Community School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 689.
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 East Side Community School better than Wheatley School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatley School ranks higher (96.1 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 East Side Community School and Wheatley School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between New York and Old Westbury in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Side Community School: 693. Wheatley School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side Community School and Wheatley School rank in New York?
East Side Community School is 793rd of 1,079 and Wheatley School is 28th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).