Innovative Arts Academy CS vs KIPP DuBois CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students
KIPP DuBois CS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
523 students
| Measure | Innovative Arts Academy CS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | KIPP DuBois CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 618 | #545 of 618 |
| National rank | #15581 of 16,910 | #13951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 32% |
| city | Catasauqua | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP DuBois CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 18.2).
- •KIPP DuBois CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 3%).
- •KIPP DuBois CS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP DuBois CS is the larger school with 523 students compared with 477.
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 Innovative Arts Academy CS better than KIPP DuBois CS?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP DuBois CS ranks higher (27.1 vs 18.2 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 Innovative Arts Academy CS and KIPP DuBois CS?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovative Arts Academy CS: 477. KIPP DuBois CS: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovative Arts Academy CS and KIPP DuBois CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Innovative Arts Academy CS is 577th of 618 and KIPP DuBois CS is 545th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).