Gateway SHS vs Penn Wood HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway SHS
Monroeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,152 students
Penn Wood HS
Lansdowne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | Gateway SHS Monroeville, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 618 | #509 of 618 |
| National rank | #5481 of 16,910 | #11562 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 40% |
| city | Monroeville | Lansdowne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 37.6).
- •Gateway SHS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 40%).
- •Gateway SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.8).
- •Gateway SHS is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 1,148.
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 Gateway SHS better than Penn Wood HS?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway SHS ranks higher (61.3 vs 37.6 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 Gateway SHS and Penn Wood HS?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Monroeville and Lansdowne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway SHS: 1,152. Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway SHS and Penn Wood HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gateway SHS is 315th of 618 and Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).