Academy Park HS vs Penrose Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Park HS
Sharon Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,194 students
Penrose Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Academy Park HS Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania | Penrose Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 618 | #1452 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13835 of 16,910 | #44989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,194 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,194 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.7% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| city | Sharon Hill | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy Park HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 19.8).
- •Academy Park HS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Academy Park HS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (104.7% vs 107.7%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.7).
- •Academy Park HS is the larger school with 1,194 students compared with 360.
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 Academy Park HS better than Penrose Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Academy Park HS ranks higher (27.6 vs 19.8 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 Academy Park HS and Penrose Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sharon Hill and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Park HS: 1,194. Penrose Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Park HS and Penrose Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Academy Park HS is 539th of 618 and Penrose Sch is 1452nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).