Brownsville Area HS vs California Academy of Learning CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area HS
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
California Academy of Learning CS
Coal Center · Charter other · Grades K–10
153 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area HS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #501 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #11107 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 457 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Brownsville | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 93%).
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •Brownsville Area HS is the larger school with 457 students compared with 153.
- •Brownsville Area HS is a public school while California Academy of Learning CS is a charter 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 Brownsville Area HS better than California Academy of Learning CS?
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 Brownsville Area HS and California Academy of Learning CS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area HS: 457. California Academy of Learning CS: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area HS and California Academy of Learning CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area HS is 501st of 618 and California Academy of Learning CS is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).