Long Island City High School vs Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 975 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
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 6–12
579 students
| Measure | Long Island City High School Long Island City, New York | Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,079 | #818 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2198 of 16,910 | #4345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,639 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 67% |
| 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 65.8).
- •Long Island City High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 67%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 78%).
- •Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 87.1%).
- •Long Island City High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Long Island City High School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 579.
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 Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
On the Success Index (US), Long Island City High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 65.8 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 Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?
About 975 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. Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Island City High School and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria rank in New York?
Long Island City High School is 487th of 1,079 and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is 818th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).