Derry Area SHS vs Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area SHS
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc
Latrobe · Charter high · Grades 6–12
127 students
| Measure | Derry Area SHS Derry, Pennsylvania | Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 618 | #570 of 618 |
| National rank | #5281 of 16,910 | #15351 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 598 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 4.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 12% |
| city | Derry | Latrobe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derry Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 19.4).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 13.3).
- •Derry Area SHS is the larger school with 598 students compared with 127.
- •Derry Area SHS is a public school while Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc 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 Derry Area SHS better than Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc?
On the Success Index (US), Derry Area SHS ranks higher (62.0 vs 19.4 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 Derry Area SHS and Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Derry and Latrobe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area SHS: 598. Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area SHS and Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area SHS is 303rd of 618 and Dr Robert Ketterer CS Inc is 570th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).