Harvey Milk High School vs High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Milk High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
78 students
High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
132 students
| Measure | Harvey Milk High School New York, New York | High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,079 | #613 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2887 of 16,910 | #2889 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 78 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.7 vs 71.7).
- •Harvey Milk High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Harvey Milk High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Harvey Milk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 81.8%).
- •High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 7.1).
- •High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) is the larger school with 132 students compared with 78.
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 Harvey Milk High School better than High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)?
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 Harvey Milk High School and High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)?
About 760 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey Milk High School: 78. High School for Language and Diplomacy (The): 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey Milk High School and High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) rank in New York?
Harvey Milk High School is 612th of 1,079 and High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) is 613th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).