Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS vs STEM at Showalter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Chester · Charter other · Grades K–12
701 students
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
| Measure | Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS Chester, Pennsylvania | STEM at Showalter Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #569 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #15331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 701 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM at Showalter does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is the larger school with 701 students compared with 477.
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is a charter school while STEM at Showalter 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 Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS better than STEM at Showalter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and STEM at Showalter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS: 701. STEM at Showalter: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and STEM at Showalter rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is unranked and STEM at Showalter is 569th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).