City CHS vs Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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 Whittier K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
139 students
| Measure | City CHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 618 | #1119 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8203 of 16,910 | #30051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 594 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 42.9).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •City CHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •City CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •City CHS is the larger school with 594 students compared with 139.
- •City CHS is a charter school while Pittsburgh Whittier 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 Whittier K-5?
On the Success Index (US), City CHS ranks higher (50.7 vs 42.9 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 City CHS and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City CHS: 594. Pittsburgh Whittier K-5: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City CHS and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
City CHS is 423rd of 618 and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is 1119th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).