Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages vs Marathon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 254 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
Marathon High School
Marathon · Public high · Grades 7–12
295 students
| Measure | Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages New York, New York | Marathon High School Marathon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,079 | #872 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4174 of 16,910 | #5175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 296 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | New York | Marathon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 62.4).
- •Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Marathon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Marathon High School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.5).
- •Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is the larger school with 296 students compared with 295.
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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages better than Marathon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages ranks higher (66.5 vs 62.4 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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages and Marathon High School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between New York and Marathon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages: 296. Marathon High School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages and Marathon High School rank in New York?
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is 795th of 1,079 and Marathon High School is 872nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).