High School for Excellence and Innovation vs Life Academy High School for Film and Music
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Excellence and Innovation
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
Life Academy High School for Film and Music
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
| Measure | High School for Excellence and Innovation New York, New York | Life Academy High School for Film and Music Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #931 of 1,079 | #532 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6525 of 16,910 | #2412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| city | New York | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 57.2).
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 95.5%).
- •High School for Excellence and Innovation does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
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 Excellence and Innovation better than Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
On the Success Index (US), Life Academy High School for Film and Music ranks higher (73.7 vs 57.2 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 Excellence and Innovation and Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
About 31 km in a straight line, between New York and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Excellence and Innovation: 198. Life Academy High School for Film and Music: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Excellence and Innovation and Life Academy High School for Film and Music rank in New York?
High School for Excellence and Innovation is 931st of 1,079 and Life Academy High School for Film and Music is 532nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).