High School of American Studies at Lehman College vs New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 521 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | High School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx, New York | New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 1,079 | #580 of 785 |
| National rank | #725 of 16,910 | #11134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 28% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 33.8).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 28%).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •High School of American Studies at Lehman College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 99.3%).
- •New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) is the larger school with 555 students compared with 393.
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 of American Studies at Lehman College better than New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)?
On the Success Index (US), High School of American Studies at Lehman College ranks higher (84.2 vs 33.8 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 of American Studies at Lehman College and New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School of American Studies at Lehman College: 393. New School for Leadership and Journalism (The): 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School of American Studies at Lehman College and New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) rank in New York?
High School of American Studies at Lehman College is 293rd of 1,079 and New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) is 580th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).