Fiorello H Laguardia High School vs Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 82 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,251 students
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Fiorello H Laguardia High School New York, New York | Urban Assembly School for Media Studies New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 1,079 | #479 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #412 of 16,910 | #2169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,251 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 2,251 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 87% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 74.9).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 87%).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 92%).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Media Studies does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.7).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School is the larger school with 2,251 students compared with 331.
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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School better than Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks higher (87.4 vs 74.9 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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School and Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
About 82 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School: 2,251. Urban Assembly School for Media Studies: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiorello H Laguardia High School and Urban Assembly School for Media Studies rank in New York?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 229th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly School for Media Studies is 479th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).