Fiorello H Laguardia High School vs West End Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 273 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
West End Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
722 students
| Measure | Fiorello H Laguardia High School New York, New York | West End Secondary School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #229 of 1,079 | #387 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #412 of 16,910 | #1304 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,251 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 2,251 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 71% |
| 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 79.8).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 71%).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 83%).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 38.5%).
- •West End Secondary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Fiorello H Laguardia High School is the larger school with 2,251 students compared with 722.
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 West End Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks higher (87.4 vs 79.8 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 West End Secondary School?
About 273 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. West End Secondary School: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiorello H Laguardia High School and West End Secondary School rank in New York?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 229th of 1,079 and West End Secondary School is 387th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).