Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science vs Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
460 students
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science Bronx, New York | Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #921 of 1,079 | #849 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6333 of 16,910 | #4747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64.5% |
| city | Bronx | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 57.9).
- •Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 53%).
- •Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 69%).
- •Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
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 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science better than Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers ranks higher (64.1 vs 57.9 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 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science and Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bronx and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science: 460. Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science and Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers rank in New York?
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is 921st of 1,079 and Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers is 849th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).