City CHS vs Pittsburgh Brashear HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 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 Brashear HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students
| Measure | City CHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Brashear HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 618 | #527 of 618 |
| National rank | #8203 of 16,910 | #13256 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 594 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 102.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 30.4).
- •City CHS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •City CHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •City CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 102.8%).
- •Pittsburgh Brashear HS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Pittsburgh Brashear HS is the larger school with 897 students compared with 594.
- •City CHS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Brashear HS 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 Brashear HS?
On the Success Index (US), City CHS ranks higher (50.7 vs 30.4 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 Brashear HS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City CHS: 594. Pittsburgh Brashear HS: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City CHS and Pittsburgh Brashear HS rank in Pennsylvania?
City CHS is 423rd of 618 and Pittsburgh Brashear HS is 527th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).