Fels Samuel HS vs The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fels Samuel HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
885 students
| Measure | Fels Samuel HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 618 | #1485 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15990 of 16,910 | #45819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,255 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 15.5).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 98.4%).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.1).
- •Fels Samuel HS is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 885.
- •Fels Samuel HS is a public school while The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds 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 Fels Samuel HS better than The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds?
On the Success Index (US), The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds ranks higher (18.5 vs 15.5 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 Fels Samuel HS and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fels Samuel HS: 1,255. The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fels Samuel HS and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds rank in Pennsylvania?
Fels Samuel HS is 589th of 618 and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is 1485th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).