Forest Hills High School vs High School for Arts and Business
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills High School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,394 students
High School for Arts and Business
Corona · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
| Measure | Forest Hills High School Forest Hills, New York | High School for Arts and Business Corona, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,079 | #605 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2759 of 16,910 | #2863 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,394 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 97.5% |
| city | Forest Hills | Corona |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.2 vs 71.8).
- •High School for Arts and Business does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 94%).
- •High School for Arts and Business does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 87.4%).
- •High School for Arts and Business does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Forest Hills High School is the larger school with 3,394 students compared with 721.
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 Forest Hills High School better than High School for Arts and Business?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hills High School and High School for Arts and Business?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Corona in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills High School: 3,394. High School for Arts and Business: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills High School and High School for Arts and Business rank in New York?
Forest Hills High School is 586th of 1,079 and High School for Arts and Business is 605th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).