Inquiry CS vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inquiry CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Inquiry CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1165 of 1,627 | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | #32243 of 50,301 | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inquiry CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 19.1).
- •Inquiry CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 74.6%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Inquiry CS is the larger school with 272 students compared with 99.
- •Inquiry CS is a charter school while Philadelphia Learning Academy - West 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 Inquiry CS better than Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
On the Success Index (US), Inquiry CS ranks higher (39.5 vs 19.1 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 Inquiry CS and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Inquiry CS: 272. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Inquiry CS and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Inquiry CS is 1165th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).