Lighthouse Elementary School vs Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 843 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lighthouse Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Lighthouse Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York | Queens High School for Information Research and Technology Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2352 of 2,536 | #801 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #43911 of 50,301 | #4231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 157 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 82% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens High School for Information Research and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 21.5).
- •Queens High School for Information Research and Technology does better on math proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Queens High School for Information Research and Technology does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Queens High School for Information Research and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 96.2%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.5).
- •Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is the larger school with 507 students compared with 157.
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 Lighthouse Elementary School better than Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Queens High School for Information Research and Technology ranks higher (66.3 vs 21.5 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 Lighthouse Elementary School and Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lighthouse Elementary School: 157. Queens High School for Information Research and Technology: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lighthouse Elementary School and Queens High School for Information Research and Technology rank in New York?
Lighthouse Elementary School is 2352nd of 2,536 and Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is 801st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).