Creative and Performing Arts vs Independence CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 684 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative and Performing Arts
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students
Independence CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
796 students
| Measure | Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Independence CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 618 | #999 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8788 of 16,910 | #24749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 643 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 32.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 48.4).
- •Creative and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Creative and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Independence CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 101.7%).
- •Independence CS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 32.2).
- •Independence CS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 643.
- •Creative and Performing Arts is a public school while Independence 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 Creative and Performing Arts better than Independence CS?
On the Success Index (US), Independence CS ranks higher (50.6 vs 48.4 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 Creative and Performing Arts and Independence CS?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative and Performing Arts: 643. Independence CS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative and Performing Arts and Independence CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Creative and Performing Arts is 441st of 618 and Independence CS is 999th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).