Building 21 Allentown vs Steel Valley SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Building 21 Allentown
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
Steel Valley SHS
Munhall · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Building 21 Allentown Allentown, Pennsylvania | Steel Valley SHS Munhall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 618 | #466 of 618 |
| National rank | #15905 of 16,910 | #9655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Allentown | Munhall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steel Valley SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 16.1).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99%).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
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 Building 21 Allentown better than Steel Valley SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Steel Valley SHS ranks higher (45.2 vs 16.1 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 Building 21 Allentown and Steel Valley SHS?
About 375 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Munhall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21 Allentown: 415. Steel Valley SHS: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 Allentown and Steel Valley SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 Allentown is 585th of 618 and Steel Valley SHS is 466th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).