Best High Schools in Harlem (South)
The top high schools in Harlem (South), ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts leads with 67/100, followed by Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and Opportunity Charter School. 4 high schools in Harlem (South) in total.
The ranking
1
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts215 WEST 114 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School215 WEST 114 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
Opportunity Charter School240 WEST 113 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
Not ratedSuccess Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Harlem (South)?
- Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts ranks highest by our overall rating (67/100), ahead of Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in Harlem (South)?
- There are 4 high schools in Harlem (South).
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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