Lehman Alternative Community School vs Newfield Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
Newfield Senior High School
Newfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, New York | Newfield Senior High School Newfield, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,079 | #291 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5626 of 16,910 | #714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 84.5% |
| city | Ithaca | Newfield |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newfield Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 60.7).
- •Newfield Senior High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 32%).
- •Newfield Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 62%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 39.9%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.5).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 178.
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 Lehman Alternative Community School better than Newfield Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newfield Senior High School ranks higher (84.3 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 Lehman Alternative Community School and Newfield Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Newfield in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehman Alternative Community School: 265. Newfield Senior High School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehman Alternative Community School and Newfield Senior High School rank in New York?
Lehman Alternative Community School is 893rd of 1,079 and Newfield Senior High School is 291st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).