John Dewey High School vs Life Academy High School for Film and Music
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 701 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Dewey High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,209 students
Life Academy High School for Film and Music
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
| Measure | John Dewey High School Brooklyn, New York | Life Academy High School for Film and Music Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,079 | #532 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3323 of 16,910 | #2412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,209 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 2,209 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 69.9).
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 88.6%).
- •Life Academy High School for Film and Music does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •John Dewey High School is the larger school with 2,209 students compared with 198.
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 John Dewey High School better than Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
On the Success Index (US), Life Academy High School for Film and Music ranks higher (73.7 vs 69.9 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 John Dewey High School and Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Dewey High School: 2,209. Life Academy High School for Film and Music: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Dewey High School and Life Academy High School for Film and Music rank in New York?
John Dewey High School is 689th of 1,079 and Life Academy High School for Film and Music is 532nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).