Alliance for Progress CS vs Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 946 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance for Progress CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
618 students
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students
| Measure | Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,627 | #613 of 618 |
| National rank | #46039 of 50,301 | #16676 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 618 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance for Progress CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 9.0).
- •Vaux HS: A Big Picture School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 101.3%).
- •Alliance for Progress CS does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.8).
- •Alliance for Progress CS is the larger school with 618 students compared with 284.
- •Alliance for Progress CS is a charter school while Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alliance for Progress CS better than Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance for Progress CS ranks higher (18.0 vs 9.0 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 Alliance for Progress CS and Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance for Progress CS: 618. Vaux HS: A Big Picture School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance for Progress CS and Vaux HS: A Big Picture School rank in Pennsylvania?
Alliance for Progress CS is 1491st of 1,627 and Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is 613th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).