International High School at Prospect Heights vs Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 402 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
International High School at Prospect Heights
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
303 students
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School
Lake Placid · Public high · Grades 6–12
304 students
| Measure | International High School at Prospect Heights Brooklyn, New York | Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School Lake Placid, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,079 | #764 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #7877 of 16,910 | #3847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 303 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Brooklyn | Lake Placid |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 51.9).
- •International High School at Prospect Heights does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •International High School at Prospect Heights does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.7).
- •Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 303.
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 International High School at Prospect Heights better than Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 51.9 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 International High School at Prospect Heights and Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School?
About 402 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Lake Placid in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
International High School at Prospect Heights: 303. Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do International High School at Prospect Heights and Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School rank in New York?
International High School at Prospect Heights is 972nd of 1,079 and Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School is 764th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).