High School for Health Professions & Human Services vs MS 255 Salk School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 335 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | High School for Health Professions & Human Services New York, New York | MS 255 Salk School of Science New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #694 of 1,079 | #72 of 785 |
| National rank | #3346 of 16,910 | #626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,728 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 69.8).
- •High School for Health Professions & Human Services does better on math proficiency (98% vs 92%).
- •High School for Health Professions & Human Services does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 94%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 85.6%).
- •High School for Health Professions & Human Services does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •High School for Health Professions & Human Services is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 378.
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 Health Professions & Human Services better than MS 255 Salk School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), MS 255 Salk School of Science ranks higher (86.2 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 Health Professions & Human Services and MS 255 Salk School of Science?
About 335 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Health Professions & Human Services: 1,728. MS 255 Salk School of Science: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Health Professions & Human Services and MS 255 Salk School of Science rank in New York?
High School for Health Professions & Human Services is 694th of 1,079 and MS 255 Salk School of Science is 72nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).