Fordham High School for the Arts vs West Bronx Academy for the Future
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
West Bronx Academy for the Future
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
575 students
| Measure | Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, New York | West Bronx Academy for the Future Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,079 | #1059 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1957 of 16,910 | #12643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 351 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 23% |
| 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 33.1).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 23%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 43%).
- •Fordham High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 95.1%).
- •West Bronx Academy for the Future does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.3).
- •West Bronx Academy for the Future is the larger school with 575 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 West Bronx Academy for the Future?
On the Success Index (US), Fordham High School for the Arts ranks higher (75.9 vs 33.1 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 West Bronx Academy for the Future?
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. West Bronx Academy for the Future: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordham High School for the Arts and West Bronx Academy for the Future rank in New York?
Fordham High School for the Arts is 454th of 1,079 and West Bronx Academy for the Future is 1059th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).