Fordham High School for the Arts vs Is 254
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 168 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
Is 254
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
| Measure | Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, New York | Is 254 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,079 | #714 of 785 |
| National rank | #1957 of 16,910 | #13463 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 21% |
| 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 21.8).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 21%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 21%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Is 254 does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.3).
- •Is 254 is the larger school with 406 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 Is 254?
On the Success Index (US), Fordham High School for the Arts ranks higher (75.9 vs 21.8 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 Fordham High School for the Arts and Is 254?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordham High School for the Arts: 351. Is 254: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordham High School for the Arts and Is 254 rank in New York?
Fordham High School for the Arts is 454th of 1,079 and Is 254 is 714th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).