Lower Manhattan Arts Academy vs New Design High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
New Design High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Lower Manhattan Arts Academy New York, New York | New Design High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,079 | #547 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2805 of 16,910 | #2566 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 82% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Design High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 72.0).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •New Design High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84.5%).
- •New Design High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 87.8%).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.2).
- •New Design High School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 262.
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 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy better than New Design High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Design High School ranks higher (73.1 vs 72.0 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 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy and New Design High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy: 262. New Design High School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Manhattan Arts Academy and New Design High School rank in New York?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 594th of 1,079 and New Design High School is 547th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).