Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School vs Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 486 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
310 students
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1
New York · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,520 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,079 | – |
| National rank | #9104 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 310 | 1,520 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 90% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 does better on math proficiency (90% vs 42%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 310.
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School better than Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1?
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 Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1?
About 486 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School: 310. Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1: 1,520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is 1006th of 1,079 and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is unranked among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).