First Philadelphia Preparatory CS vs Maritime Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,831 students
Maritime Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
829 students
| Measure | First Philadelphia Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Maritime Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,831 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 1,831 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maritime Academy CS does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Maritime Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Maritime Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Maritime Academy CS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.6).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is the larger school with 1,831 students compared with 829.
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 First Philadelphia Preparatory CS better than Maritime 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 First Philadelphia Preparatory CS and Maritime Academy CS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS: 1,831. Maritime Academy CS: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Philadelphia Preparatory CS and Maritime Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is unranked and Maritime Academy CS is unranked among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).