Urban Academy Laboratory High School vs Vanguard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
128 students
Vanguard High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students
| Measure | Urban Academy Laboratory High School New York, New York | Vanguard High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,079 | #993 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1477 of 16,910 | #8726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 128 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 10% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 48.7).
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 10%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 82.8%).
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.0).
- •Vanguard High School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 128.
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 Urban Academy Laboratory High School better than Vanguard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Academy Laboratory High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 48.7 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 Urban Academy Laboratory High School and Vanguard High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School: 128. Vanguard High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Urban Academy Laboratory High School and Vanguard High School rank in New York?
Urban Academy Laboratory High School is 404th of 1,079 and Vanguard High School is 993rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).