New Heights Academy Charter School vs William Lynch School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 300 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Heights Academy Charter School
New York · Charter high · Grades 5–12
673 students
William Lynch School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | New Heights Academy Charter School New York, New York | William Lynch School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,079 | #1840 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4266 of 16,910 | #34143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 673 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Heights Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 36.8).
- •New Heights Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •New Heights Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •William Lynch School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 95.4%).
- •William Lynch School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.4).
- •New Heights Academy Charter School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 315.
- •New Heights Academy Charter School is a charter school while William Lynch School (The) is a public 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 New Heights Academy Charter School better than William Lynch School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), New Heights Academy Charter School ranks higher (66.1 vs 36.8 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 New Heights Academy Charter School and William Lynch School (The)?
About 300 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Heights Academy Charter School: 673. William Lynch School (The): 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Heights Academy Charter School and William Lynch School (The) rank in New York?
New Heights Academy Charter School is 809th of 1,079 and William Lynch School (The) is 1840th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).