Capital Area School for the Arts CS vs Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Area School for the Arts CS
Harrisburg · Charter high · Grades 9–12
193 students
Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury
Levittown · Charter high · Grades 6–12
170 students
| Measure | Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury Levittown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 618 | #528 of 618 |
| National rank | #807 of 16,910 | #13314 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 193 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 22% |
| city | Harrisburg | Levittown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 30.1).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 22%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 42%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 88.8%).
- •Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 17.5).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS is the larger school with 193 students compared with 170.
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 Capital Area School for the Arts CS better than Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury?
On the Success Index (US), Capital Area School for the Arts CS ranks higher (83.6 vs 30.1 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 Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Levittown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS: 193. Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury rank in Pennsylvania?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS is 71st of 618 and Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury is 528th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).