Catasauqua SHS vs Innovative Arts Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua SHS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students
| Measure | Catasauqua SHS Northampton, Pennsylvania | Innovative Arts Academy CS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 618 | #577 of 618 |
| National rank | #6926 of 16,910 | #15581 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 467 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 3% |
| city | Northampton | Catasauqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catasauqua SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 18.2).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 3%).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 16%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 98.5%).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS is the larger school with 477 students compared with 467.
- •Catasauqua SHS is a public school while Innovative Arts Academy CS 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 Catasauqua SHS better than Innovative Arts Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Catasauqua SHS ranks higher (55.4 vs 18.2 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 Catasauqua SHS and Innovative Arts Academy CS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Catasauqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua SHS: 467. Innovative Arts Academy CS: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua SHS and Innovative Arts Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua SHS is 386th of 618 and Innovative Arts Academy CS is 577th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).