Hillside Arts & Letters Academy vs Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
| Measure | Hillside Arts & Letters Academy Jamaica, New York | Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,079 | #708 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2642 of 16,910 | #3431 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 414 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 69.5).
- •Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 83.6%).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences is the larger school with 531 students compared with 414.
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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy better than Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 69.5 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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy and Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy: 414. Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Arts & Letters Academy and Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences rank in New York?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 564th of 1,079 and Jamaica Gateway To the Sciences is 708th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).