Harrison High School vs School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 400 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison High School
Harrison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,066 students
School of the Arts
Rochester · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,065 students
| Measure | Harrison High School Harrison, New York | School of the Arts Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 1,079 | #973 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #84 of 16,910 | #7937 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,066 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 48% |
| city | Harrison | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 51.7).
- •Harrison High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 48%).
- •Harrison High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 51%).
- •Harrison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 68.4%).
- •Harrison High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.2).
- •Harrison High School is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 1,065.
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 Harrison High School better than School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison High School ranks higher (93.5 vs 51.7 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 Harrison High School and School of the Arts?
About 400 km in a straight line, between Harrison and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison High School: 1,066. School of the Arts: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison High School and School of the Arts rank in New York?
Harrison High School is 75th of 1,079 and School of the Arts is 973rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).