Cheltenham HS vs Hill Freedman World Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham HS
Wyncote · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,450 students
Hill Freedman World Academy
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 6–12
640 students
| Measure | Cheltenham HS Wyncote, Pennsylvania | Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 618 | #453 of 618 |
| National rank | #4054 of 16,910 | #9205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,450 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 34% |
| city | Wyncote | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 46.9).
- •Cheltenham HS does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Cheltenham HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Cheltenham HS is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 640.
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 Cheltenham HS better than Hill Freedman World Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cheltenham HS ranks higher (67.0 vs 46.9 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 Cheltenham HS and Hill Freedman World Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wyncote and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheltenham HS: 1,450. Hill Freedman World Academy: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheltenham HS and Hill Freedman World Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Cheltenham HS is 261st of 618 and Hill Freedman World Academy is 453rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).