Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers vs Pelham Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
Pelham Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers New York, New York | Pelham Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,079 | #653 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4747 of 16,910 | #3135 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 82% |
| city | New York | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 64.1).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Pelham Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
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 Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers better than Pelham Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 64.1 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 Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers and Pelham Preparatory Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between New York and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers: 460. Pelham Preparatory Academy: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers and Pelham Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers is 849th of 1,079 and Pelham Preparatory Academy is 653rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).