Francis Joseph Reitz High School vs Helfrich Park STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Evansville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Francis Joseph Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana | Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 387 | #148 of 335 |
| National rank | #9258 of 16,910 | #6638 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,293 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 46.7).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 49.7%).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.7).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 509.
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 Francis Joseph Reitz High School better than Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Helfrich Park STEM Academy ranks higher (54.6 vs 46.7 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 Francis Joseph Reitz High School and Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Joseph Reitz High School: 1,293. Helfrich Park STEM Academy: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Joseph Reitz High School and Helfrich Park STEM Academy rank in Indiana?
Francis Joseph Reitz High School is 248th of 387 and Helfrich Park STEM Academy is 148th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).