Pharos Academy Charter School vs School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 281 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Bronx · Charter other · Grades K–12
695 students
School of Performing Arts
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
137 students
| Measure | Pharos Academy Charter School Bronx, New York | School of Performing Arts Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #760 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #14242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 695 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 6.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 18% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 18%).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 14%).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 97.1%).
- •School of Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.9).
- •Pharos Academy Charter School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 137.
- •Pharos Academy Charter School is a charter school while School of Performing Arts 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 Pharos Academy Charter School better than School of Performing Arts?
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 Pharos Academy Charter School and School of Performing Arts?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pharos Academy Charter School: 695. School of Performing Arts: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pharos Academy Charter School and School of Performing Arts rank in New York?
Pharos Academy Charter School is unranked and School of Performing Arts is 760th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).