Metropolitan High School (The) vs Pharos Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 480 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metropolitan High School (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
Pharos Academy Charter School
Bronx · Charter other · Grades K–12
695 students
| Measure | Metropolitan High School (The) Bronx, New York | Pharos Academy Charter School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #904 of 1,079 | – |
| National rank | #5982 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 172 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 95% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 96.5%).
- •Metropolitan High School (The) does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 12.9).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 172.
- •Metropolitan High School (The) is a public school while Pharos Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Metropolitan High School (The) better than Pharos Academy Charter School?
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 Metropolitan High School (The) and Pharos Academy Charter School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metropolitan High School (The): 172. Pharos Academy Charter School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metropolitan High School (The) and Pharos Academy Charter School rank in New York?
Metropolitan High School (The) is 904th of 1,079 and Pharos Academy Charter School is unranked among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).