Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS vs Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
416 students
| Measure | Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS Brooklyn, New York | Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,079 | #451 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2589 of 16,910 | #1925 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 72.9).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 90.9%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS better than Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) ranks higher (76.1 vs 72.9 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 Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS and Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The)?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS: 417. Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The): 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS and Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) rank in New York?
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS is 554th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The) is 451st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).