Manhattan Bridges High School vs Professional Performing Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 582 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Bridges High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Professional Performing Arts High School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
522 students
| Measure | Manhattan Bridges High School New York, New York | Professional Performing Arts High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #595 of 1,079 | #426 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2806 of 16,910 | #1669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 393 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Professional Performing Arts High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 72.0).
- •Manhattan Bridges High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Manhattan Bridges High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Professional Performing Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 97.7%).
- •Manhattan Bridges High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •Professional Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 393.
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 Bridges High School better than Professional Performing Arts High School?
On the Success Index (US), Professional Performing Arts High School ranks higher (77.4 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 Manhattan Bridges High School and Professional Performing Arts High School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Bridges High School: 393. Professional Performing Arts High School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Bridges High School and Professional Performing Arts High School rank in New York?
Manhattan Bridges High School is 595th of 1,079 and Professional Performing Arts High School is 426th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).