Is 289 vs Stuyvesant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 89 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 289
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
Stuyvesant High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,261 students
| Measure | Is 289 New York, New York | Stuyvesant High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 785 | #483 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1802 of 15,369 | #2183 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 253 | 3,261 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 3,261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 99.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 289 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 74.8).
- •Stuyvesant High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 72%).
- •Stuyvesant High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 75%).
- •Stuyvesant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 51%).
- •Is 289 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 20.5).
- •Stuyvesant High School is the larger school with 3,261 students compared with 253.
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 Is 289 better than Stuyvesant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Is 289 ranks higher (78.1 vs 74.8 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 Is 289 and Stuyvesant High School?
About 89 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 289: 253. Stuyvesant High School: 3,261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 289 and Stuyvesant High School rank in New York?
Is 289 is 135th of 785 and Stuyvesant High School is 483rd of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).