Beaver Falls Area SHS vs Blackhawk HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Falls Area SHS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
486 students
Blackhawk HS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Blackhawk HS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #82 of 618 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #1130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 40.8).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.7).
- •Blackhawk HS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 486.
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 Beaver Falls Area SHS better than Blackhawk HS?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk HS ranks higher (80.9 vs 40.8 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 Beaver Falls Area SHS and Blackhawk HS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls Area SHS: 486. Blackhawk HS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and Blackhawk HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and Blackhawk HS is 82nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).