Frederick Douglass Academy vs Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 11 km 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
Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School
New York · Public high · Grades 10–12
620 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy New York, New York | Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,079 | #784 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8282 of 16,910 | #4064 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 619 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 87% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 50.4).
- •Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 49%).
- •Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 619.
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 Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School ranks higher (67.0 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 Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619. Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy and Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy is 981st of 1,079 and Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is 784th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).