Global Leadership Academy CS vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 607 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Leadership Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Global Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1604 of 1,627 | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | #49200 of 50,301 | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 692 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 10.9).
- •Global Leadership Academy CS does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Global Leadership Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 96.5%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 23.9).
- •Global Leadership Academy CS is the larger school with 692 students compared with 99.
- •Global Leadership Academy CS is a charter school while Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is a public 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 Global Leadership Academy CS better than Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West ranks higher (19.1 vs 10.9 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 Global Leadership Academy CS and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Leadership Academy CS: 692. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Leadership Academy CS and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Global Leadership Academy CS is 1604th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).