Hill Freedman World Academy vs Parkway Northwest
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 6–12
640 students
Parkway Northwest
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
238 students
| Measure | Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Parkway Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 618 | #581 of 618 |
| National rank | #9205 of 16,910 | #15673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 640 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill Freedman World Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 17.6).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 91.6%).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 21.6).
- •Hill Freedman World Academy is the larger school with 640 students compared with 238.
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 Hill Freedman World Academy better than Parkway Northwest?
On the Success Index (US), Hill Freedman World Academy ranks higher (46.9 vs 17.6 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 Hill Freedman World Academy and Parkway Northwest?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Freedman World Academy: 640. Parkway Northwest: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Freedman World Academy and Parkway Northwest rank in Pennsylvania?
Hill Freedman World Academy is 453rd of 618 and Parkway Northwest is 581st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).