HS of Engineering & Science vs TECH Freire CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 634 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
TECH Freire CS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
541 students
| Measure | HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | TECH Freire CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 618 | #542 of 618 |
| National rank | #6437 of 16,910 | #13872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 851 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HS of Engineering & Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 27.5).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on math proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •HS of Engineering & Science does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 52%).
- •TECH Freire CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 99.1%).
- •TECH Freire CS does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 28.4).
- •HS of Engineering & Science is the larger school with 851 students compared with 541.
- •HS of Engineering & Science is a public school while TECH Freire CS is a charter 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 HS of Engineering & Science better than TECH Freire CS?
On the Success Index (US), HS of Engineering & Science ranks higher (57.5 vs 27.5 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 TECH Freire CS?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HS of Engineering & Science: 851. TECH Freire CS: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HS of Engineering & Science and TECH Freire CS rank in Pennsylvania?
HS of Engineering & Science is 360th of 618 and TECH Freire CS is 542nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).