Charleroi Area HS vs Monessen SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleroi Area HS
Charleroi · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
Monessen SHS
Monessen · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Charleroi Area HS Charleroi, Pennsylvania | Monessen SHS Monessen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 618 | #529 of 618 |
| National rank | #4008 of 16,910 | #13369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| city | Charleroi | Monessen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleroi Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 29.9).
- •Charleroi Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Charleroi Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34.5%).
- •Charleroi Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 77.7%).
- •Monessen SHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Charleroi Area HS is the larger school with 450 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 Charleroi Area HS better than Monessen SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Charleroi Area HS ranks higher (67.2 vs 29.9 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 Charleroi Area HS and Monessen SHS?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Charleroi and Monessen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleroi Area HS: 450. Monessen SHS: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleroi Area HS and Monessen SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charleroi Area HS is 258th of 618 and Monessen SHS is 529th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).