Capital Area School for the Arts CS vs La Academia Partnership CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 56 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
La Academia Partnership CS
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 6–12
196 students
| Measure | Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | La Academia Partnership CS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 618 | #587 of 618 |
| National rank | #807 of 16,910 | #15927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 193 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Harrisburg | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 16.0).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 27%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 102%).
- •La Academia Partnership CS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.5).
- •La Academia Partnership CS is the larger school with 196 students compared with 193.
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 La Academia Partnership CS?
On the Success Index (US), Capital Area School for the Arts CS ranks higher (83.6 vs 16.0 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 La Academia Partnership CS?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS: 193. La Academia Partnership CS: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Area School for the Arts CS and La Academia Partnership CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS is 71st of 618 and La Academia Partnership CS is 587th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).