High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 192 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
368 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #538 of 1,079 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2483 of 16,910 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 72.1).
- •High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 78.3%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 368.
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 Dual Language and Asian Studies better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies ranks higher (73.4 vs 72.1 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 Dual Language and Asian Studies and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 192 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies: 368. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies is 538th of 1,079 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).