Leadership & Public Service High School vs Lehman Alternative Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leadership & Public Service High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
| Measure | Leadership & Public Service High School New York, New York | Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,079 | #893 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3253 of 16,910 | #5626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 264 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| city | New York | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leadership & Public Service High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 60.7).
- •Leadership & Public Service High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Leadership & Public Service High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 83%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.2).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 264.
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 Leadership & Public Service High School better than Lehman Alternative Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Leadership & Public Service High School ranks higher (70.2 vs 60.7 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 Leadership & Public Service High School and Lehman Alternative Community School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between New York and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leadership & Public Service High School: 264. Lehman Alternative Community School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leadership & Public Service High School and Lehman Alternative Community School rank in New York?
Leadership & Public Service High School is 670th of 1,079 and Lehman Alternative Community School is 893rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).