Facing History School (The) vs Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 11 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Facing History School (The)
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
394 students
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
| Measure | Facing History School (The) New York, New York | Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #649 of 1,079 | #541 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3127 of 16,910 | #2494 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 394 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 70.7).
- •Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction does better on math proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Facing History School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.5).
- •Facing History School (The) is the larger school with 394 students compared with 200.
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 Facing History School (The) better than Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction ranks higher (73.4 vs 70.7 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 Facing History School (The) and Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction?
About 11 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Facing History School (The): 394. Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Facing History School (The) and Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction rank in New York?
Facing History School (The) is 649th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction is 541st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).