Long Island City High School vs Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 693 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Island City High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,639 students
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Long Island City High School Long Island City, New York | Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,079 | #2149 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2198 of 16,910 | #40482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,639 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 21% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Island City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 26.9).
- •Long Island City High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 21%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 31%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 90.5%).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
- •Long Island City High School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 410.
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 Long Island City High School better than Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
On the Success Index (US), Long Island City High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 26.9 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 Long Island City High School and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Island City High School: 1,639. Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Island City High School and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst rank in New York?
Long Island City High School is 487th of 1,079 and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is 2149th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).