KIPP Philadelphia CS vs YouthBuild Phila CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 479 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Philadelphia CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
861 students
YouthBuild Phila CS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 12–12
271 students
| Measure | KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | YouthBuild Phila CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1539 of 1,627 | #606 of 618 |
| National rank | #47350 of 50,301 | #16488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 12–12 |
| Students | 861 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 11.5).
- •YouthBuild Phila CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 100.6%).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.6).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS is the larger school with 861 students compared with 271.
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 KIPP Philadelphia CS better than YouthBuild Phila CS?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Philadelphia CS ranks higher (15.6 vs 11.5 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 KIPP Philadelphia CS and YouthBuild Phila CS?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Philadelphia CS: 861. YouthBuild Phila CS: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Philadelphia CS and YouthBuild Phila CS rank in Pennsylvania?
KIPP Philadelphia CS is 1539th of 1,627 and YouthBuild Phila CS is 606th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).