Fox Chapel Area HS vs OHara El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 626 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Chapel Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
OHara El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students
| Measure | Fox Chapel Area HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | OHara El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #39 of 618 | #29 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #456 of 16,910 | #357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,360 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •OHara El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 86.9).
- •Fox Chapel Area HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •OHara El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •OHara El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 22.6%).
- •OHara El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Fox Chapel Area HS is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 726.
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 Fox Chapel Area HS better than OHara El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), OHara El Sch ranks higher (92.4 vs 86.9 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 Fox Chapel Area HS and OHara El Sch?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Chapel Area HS: 1,360. OHara El Sch: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Chapel Area HS and OHara El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fox Chapel Area HS is 39th of 618 and OHara El Sch is 29th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).