Community Academy of Philadelphia CS vs Sheridan Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Academy of Philadelphia CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,237 students
Sheridan Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
| Measure | Community Academy of Philadelphia CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Sheridan Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1546 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #47457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,237 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 105.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Academy of Philadelphia CS does better on math proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Community Academy of Philadelphia CS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Community Academy of Philadelphia CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 105.7%).
- •Sheridan Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Community Academy of Philadelphia CS is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 437.
- •Community Academy of Philadelphia CS is a charter school while Sheridan Sch 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 Community Academy of Philadelphia CS better than Sheridan Sch?
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 Community Academy of Philadelphia CS and Sheridan Sch?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Academy of Philadelphia CS: 1,237. Sheridan Sch: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Academy of Philadelphia CS and Sheridan Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Community Academy of Philadelphia CS is unranked and Sheridan Sch is 1546th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).