Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy vs West York Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
388 students
West York Area HS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
851 students
| Measure | Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York, Pennsylvania | West York Area HS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,627 | #222 of 618 |
| National rank | #35440 of 50,301 | #3117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 388 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 67% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West York Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 34.7).
- •West York Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •West York Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •West York Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 104.1%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •West York Area HS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 388.
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 Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy better than West York Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), West York Area HS ranks higher (70.8 vs 34.7 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 Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and West York Area HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy: 388. West York Area HS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and West York Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is 1239th of 1,627 and West York Area HS is 222nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).