Capital Area School for the Arts CS vs Downey Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Downey Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Downey Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 618 | #1599 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #807 of 16,910 | #48991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 12% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 11.6).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 12%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 12%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 100.7%).
- •Downey Sch does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.5).
- •Downey Sch is the larger school with 405 students compared with 193.
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS is a charter school while Downey Sch 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 Downey Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Capital Area School for the Arts CS ranks higher (83.6 vs 11.6 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 Downey Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS: 193. Downey Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Downey Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS is 71st of 618 and Downey Sch is 1599th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).