Imhotep Institute CHS vs Pennell Joseph Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 743 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imhotep Institute CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
603 students
Pennell Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Imhotep Institute CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Pennell Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 618 | #1577 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16109 of 16,910 | #48306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imhotep Institute CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 13.5).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 102.3%).
- •Pennell Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 22.3).
- •Imhotep Institute CHS is the larger school with 603 students compared with 301.
- •Imhotep Institute CHS is a charter school while Pennell Joseph Sch 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 Imhotep Institute CHS better than Pennell Joseph Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Imhotep Institute CHS ranks higher (14.6 vs 13.5 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 Imhotep Institute CHS and Pennell Joseph Sch?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imhotep Institute CHS: 603. Pennell Joseph Sch: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imhotep Institute CHS and Pennell Joseph Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Imhotep Institute CHS is 594th of 618 and Pennell Joseph Sch is 1577th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).