Lower Manhattan Arts Academy vs Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
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
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
256 students
| Measure | Lower Manhattan Arts Academy New York, New York | Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,079 | #596 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2805 of 16,910 | #2817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 84.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.0 vs 72.0).
- •Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 84.5%).
- •Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.6).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is the larger school with 262 students compared with 256.
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 Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lower Manhattan Arts Academy and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
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. Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Manhattan Arts Academy and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law rank in New York?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 594th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is 596th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).