Frederick Douglass Academy vs Harlem Village Academy North Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
619 students
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School
New York · Charter high · Grades 5–12
394 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy New York, New York | Harlem Village Academy North Charter School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,079 | #587 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8282 of 16,910 | #2761 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 619 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 95% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem Village Academy North Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 50.4).
- •Harlem Village Academy North Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 49%).
- •Harlem Village Academy North Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 56%).
- •Harlem Village Academy North Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy is the larger school with 619 students compared with 394.
- •Frederick Douglass Academy is a public school while Harlem Village Academy North Charter School 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 better than Harlem Village Academy North Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem Village Academy North Charter School ranks higher (72.2 vs 50.4 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 Frederick Douglass Academy and Harlem Village Academy North Charter School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619. Harlem Village Academy North Charter School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy and Harlem Village Academy North Charter School rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy is 981st of 1,079 and Harlem Village Academy North Charter School is 587th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).