Capital Area School for the Arts CS vs Cougar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students
| Measure | Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #71 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #807 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 193 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 107.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 17%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 107.3%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Cougar Academy is the larger school with 300 students compared with 193.
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS is a charter school while Cougar Academy is a public 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 Capital Area School for the Arts CS better than Cougar Academy?
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 Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Cougar Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS: 193. Cougar Academy: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Cougar Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS is 71st of 618 and Cougar Academy is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).