City CHS vs Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City CHS
Pittsburgh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
594 students
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | City CHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 618 | #1057 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8203 of 16,910 | #27635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 46.4).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •City CHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •City CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 103.8%).
- •City CHS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •City CHS is the larger school with 594 students compared with 572.
- •City CHS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 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 City CHS better than Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5?
On the Success Index (US), City CHS ranks higher (50.7 vs 46.4 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 City CHS and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City CHS: 594. Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City CHS and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
City CHS is 423rd of 618 and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 is 1057th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).