Information Technology High School vs Ps/Is 78
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 997 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Information Technology High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
779 students
Ps/Is 78
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
799 students
| Measure | Information Technology High School Long Island City, New York | Ps/Is 78 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,079 | #471 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2713 of 16,910 | #6835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 779 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 71% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 78 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 72.4).
- •Information Technology High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 71%).
- •Information Technology High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 70%).
- •Ps/Is 78 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 86.9%).
- •Information Technology High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.6).
- •Ps/Is 78 is the larger school with 799 students compared with 779.
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 Information Technology High School better than Ps/Is 78?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 78 ranks higher (76.8 vs 72.4 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 Information Technology High School and Ps/Is 78?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Information Technology High School: 779. Ps/Is 78: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Information Technology High School and Ps/Is 78 rank in New York?
Information Technology High School is 575th of 1,079 and Ps/Is 78 is 471st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).