Building 21 vs Imhotep Institute CHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 522 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Building 21
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
371 students
Imhotep Institute CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
603 students
| Measure | Building 21 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Imhotep Institute CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 618 | #594 of 618 |
| National rank | #16656 of 16,910 | #16109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imhotep Institute CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 9.2).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 103%).
- •Building 21 does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.3).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS is the larger school with 603 students compared with 371.
- •Building 21 is a public school while Imhotep Institute CHS 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 Building 21 better than Imhotep Institute CHS?
On the Success Index (US), Imhotep Institute CHS ranks higher (14.6 vs 9.2 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 and Imhotep Institute CHS?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21: 371. Imhotep Institute CHS: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 and Imhotep Institute CHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 is 611th of 618 and Imhotep Institute CHS is 594th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).