Bellefonte Area HS vs HS of Engineering & Science
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefonte Area HS
Bellefonte · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
HS of Engineering & Science
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 7–12
851 students
| Measure | Bellefonte Area HS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 618 | #360 of 618 |
| National rank | #2378 of 16,910 | #6437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 850 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Bellefonte | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellefonte Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 57.5).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 67%).
- •Bellefonte Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Bellefonte Area HS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 28.4).
- •HS of Engineering & Science is the larger school with 851 students compared with 850.
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 Bellefonte Area HS better than HS of Engineering & Science?
On the Success Index (US), Bellefonte Area HS ranks higher (73.8 vs 57.5 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 Bellefonte Area HS and HS of Engineering & Science?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefonte Area HS: 850. HS of Engineering & Science: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefonte Area HS and HS of Engineering & Science rank in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area HS is 175th of 618 and HS of Engineering & Science is 360th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).