HS of Engineering & Science vs Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 653 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HS of Engineering & Science
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 7–12
851 students
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 618 | #523 of 618 |
| National rank | #6437 of 16,910 | #12894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 851 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 116.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 34.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HS of Engineering & Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 32.0).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on math proficiency (77% vs 34.5%).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 44.5%).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 116.1%).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 28.4).
- •HS of Engineering & Science is the larger school with 851 students compared with 273.
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 HS of Engineering & Science better than Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?
On the Success Index (US), HS of Engineering & Science ranks higher (57.5 vs 32.0 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 HS of Engineering & Science and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HS of Engineering & Science: 851. Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HS of Engineering & Science and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson rank in Pennsylvania?
HS of Engineering & Science is 360th of 618 and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is 523rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).