Beaver Falls Area SHS vs Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 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 Intermediate Sch
Beaver Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–4
708 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Blackhawk Intermediate Sch Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #831 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #19572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 486 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 40.8).
- •Blackhawk Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.1).
- •Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 708 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 Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk Intermediate Sch ranks higher (58.0 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 Intermediate Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls Area SHS: 486. Blackhawk Intermediate Sch: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and Blackhawk Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is 831st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).