Freire CS vs Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 714 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freire CS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,024 students
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
629 students
| Measure | Freire CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 618 | #517 of 618 |
| National rank | #12581 of 16,910 | #12421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,024 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.3 vs 34.1).
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Freire CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Freire CS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.0).
- •Freire CS is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 629.
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 Freire CS better than Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS?
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 Freire CS and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freire CS: 1,024. Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freire CS and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Freire CS is 519th of 618 and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS is 517th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).