High School of Applied Communications vs Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 258 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School of Applied Communications
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students
Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 6–12
626 students
| Measure | High School of Applied Communications Long Island City, New York | Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,079 | #695 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2358 of 16,910 | #3354 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 380 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 86% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School of Applied Communications scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 69.8).
- •High School of Applied Communications does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 86%).
- •High School of Applied Communications does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 89%).
- •Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 87.9%).
- •High School of Applied Communications does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is the larger school with 626 students compared with 380.
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 Applied Communications better than Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), High School of Applied Communications ranks higher (73.9 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 of Applied Communications and Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School of Applied Communications: 380. Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School of Applied Communications and Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology rank in New York?
High School of Applied Communications is 517th of 1,079 and Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is 695th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).