Laurel Highlands SHS vs Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Highlands SHS
Uniontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
750 students
| Measure | Laurel Highlands SHS Uniontown, Pennsylvania | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #312 of 618 | #249 of 618 |
| National rank | #5459 of 16,910 | #3737 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 753 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 95% |
| city | Uniontown | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 61.4).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 55%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 57%).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS is the larger school with 753 students compared with 750.
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 Laurel Highlands SHS better than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 61.4 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 Laurel Highlands SHS and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Uniontown and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Highlands SHS: 753. Northwest PA Collegiate Academy: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Highlands SHS and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel Highlands SHS is 312th of 618 and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is 249th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).