Belmont CS vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 574 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
959 students
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Belmont CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 959 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont CS does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Belmont CS does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 89.8%).
- •Belmont CS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.5).
- •Belmont CS is the larger school with 959 students compared with 99.
- •Belmont CS is a charter school while Philadelphia Learning Academy - West 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 Belmont CS better than Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont CS and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont CS: 959. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont CS and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont CS is unranked and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).