Park Heights Academy vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Heights Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Western High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | Park Heights Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Western High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 879 | #140 of 197 |
| National rank | #48077 of 50,301 | #10993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 30% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 14.1).
- •Western High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Western High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 7.5%).
- •Western High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 90%).
- •Park Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.8).
- •Western High is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 390.
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 Park Heights Academy better than Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Western High ranks higher (39.9 vs 14.1 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 Park Heights Academy and Western High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Heights Academy: 390. Western High: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Heights Academy and Western High rank in Maryland?
Park Heights Academy is 842nd of 879 and Western High is 140th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).