Fordham Leadership Academy 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 Leadership Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
Is 254
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
| Measure | Fordham Leadership Academy Bronx, New York | Is 254 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,079 | #714 of 785 |
| National rank | #2406 of 16,910 | #13463 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 21% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordham Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 21.8).
- •Fordham Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 21%).
- •Fordham Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 21%).
- •Fordham Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Fordham Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.9).
- •Is 254 is the larger school with 406 students compared with 369.
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 Leadership Academy better than Is 254?
On the Success Index (US), Fordham Leadership Academy ranks higher (73.7 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 Leadership Academy and Is 254?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordham Leadership Academy: 369. Is 254: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordham Leadership Academy and Is 254 rank in New York?
Fordham Leadership Academy is 531st of 1,079 and Is 254 is 714th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).