High School of World Cultures vs Ps 196
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School of World Cultures
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
381 students
Ps 196
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | High School of World Cultures Bronx, New York | Ps 196 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,079 | #2354 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3130 of 16,910 | #43925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 29% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School of World Cultures scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 21.5).
- •High School of World Cultures does better on math proficiency (87% vs 29%).
- •High School of World Cultures does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 23%).
- •High School of World Cultures does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 95.3%).
- •High School of World Cultures does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.5).
- •Ps 196 is the larger school with 662 students compared with 381.
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 World Cultures better than Ps 196?
On the Success Index (US), High School of World Cultures ranks higher (70.7 vs 21.5 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 World Cultures and Ps 196?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School of World Cultures: 381. Ps 196: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School of World Cultures and Ps 196 rank in New York?
High School of World Cultures is 651st of 1,079 and Ps 196 is 2354th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).