Fordham High School for the Arts vs Fordham Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordham High School for the Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
351 students
Fordham Leadership Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
| Measure | Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, New York | Fordham Leadership Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,079 | #531 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1957 of 16,910 | #2406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 351 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordham High School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 73.7).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Fordham Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.3).
- •Fordham Leadership Academy is the larger school with 369 students compared with 351.
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 Fordham High School for the Arts better than Fordham Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fordham High School for the Arts ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.7 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 Fordham High School for the Arts and Fordham Leadership Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordham High School for the Arts: 351. Fordham Leadership Academy: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordham High School for the Arts and Fordham Leadership Academy rank in New York?
Fordham High School for the Arts is 454th of 1,079 and Fordham Leadership Academy is 531st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).