Padilla High School vs Townsend Harris High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 415 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padilla High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
Townsend Harris High School
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
| Measure | Padilla High School Rochester, New York | Townsend Harris High School Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,079 | #429 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #10209 of 16,910 | #1705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,342 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 99.5% |
| city | Rochester | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Townsend Harris High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 43.0).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 86.9%).
- •Padilla High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.9).
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 Padilla High School better than Townsend Harris High School?
On the Success Index (US), Townsend Harris High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 43.0 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 Padilla High School and Townsend Harris High School?
About 415 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Padilla High School: 1,342. Townsend Harris High School: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Padilla High School and Townsend Harris High School rank in New York?
Padilla High School is 1024th of 1,079 and Townsend Harris High School is 429th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).