High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus vs Ps 245
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 650 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students
Ps 245
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
| Measure | High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus Brooklyn, New York | Ps 245 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 1,079 | #1663 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5042 of 16,910 | #30578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 513 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 42.1).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 245 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.3).
- •High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is the larger school with 513 students compared with 228.
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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus better than Ps 245?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus ranks higher (63.0 vs 42.1 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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus and Ps 245?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus: 513. Ps 245: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus and Ps 245 rank in New York?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is 866th of 1,079 and Ps 245 is 1663rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).