Hillside Arts & Letters Academy vs Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 797 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
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
679 students
| Measure | Hillside Arts & Letters Academy Jamaica, New York | Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,079 | #600 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2642 of 16,910 | #2838 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 414 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.7 vs 71.9).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 75.8%).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is the larger school with 679 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 Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillside Arts & Letters Academy and Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School?
About 797 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy: 414. Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Arts & Letters Academy and Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School rank in New York?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 564th of 1,079 and Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is 600th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).