Freedom Area SHS vs Provident CS - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Area SHS
Freedom · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Provident CS - West
Baden · Charter elementary · Grades 1–5
51 students
| Measure | Freedom Area SHS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Provident CS - West Baden, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #330 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #5872 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 366 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Freedom | Baden |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Provident CS - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 59.7).
- •Provident CS - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 53.3%).
- •Provident CS - West does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 11.8).
- •Freedom Area SHS is the larger school with 366 students compared with 51.
- •Freedom Area SHS is a public school while Provident CS - West 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 Freedom Area SHS better than Provident CS - West?
On the Success Index (US), Provident CS - West ranks higher (80.1 vs 59.7 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 Freedom Area SHS and Provident CS - West?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Baden in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Area SHS: 366. Provident CS - West: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Area SHS and Provident CS - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Freedom Area SHS is 330th of 618 and Provident CS - West is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).