Cougar Academy vs Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1286 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #37572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 107.3%).
- •Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS is the larger school with 360 students compared with 300.
- •Cougar Academy is a public school while Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS is a charter 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 Cougar Academy better than Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS?
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 Cougar Academy and Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Academy: 300. Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Academy and Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cougar Academy is unranked and Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS is 1286th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).