High School for Contemporary Arts vs Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 308 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Contemporary Arts
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
289 students
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students
| Measure | High School for Contemporary Arts Bronx, New York | Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School Aurora, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,079 | #428 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3345 of 16,910 | #1687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 289 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Bronx | Aurora |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 69.8).
- •High School for Contemporary Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •High School for Contemporary Arts does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 94.5%).
- •High School for Contemporary Arts does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.6).
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 High School for Contemporary Arts better than Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 69.8 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 High School for Contemporary Arts and Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Aurora in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Contemporary Arts: 289. Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Contemporary Arts and Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School rank in New York?
High School for Contemporary Arts is 693rd of 1,079 and Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is 428th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).