Blackhawk HS vs Elizabeth Forward SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk HS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Blackhawk HS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 618 | #143 of 618 |
| National rank | #1130 of 16,910 | #1823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 763 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Elizabeth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 76.6).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 38%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
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 Blackhawk HS better than Elizabeth Forward SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk HS ranks higher (80.9 vs 76.6 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 Blackhawk HS and Elizabeth Forward SHS?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Elizabeth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk HS: 763. Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk HS and Elizabeth Forward SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blackhawk HS is 82nd of 618 and Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).