Life Male STEAM Academy CS vs Penn Hills SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life Male STEAM Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
101 students
Penn Hills SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
| Measure | Life Male STEAM Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 521 | #553 of 618 |
| National rank | #4181 of 15,369 | #14488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 101 | 1,049 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,049 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 24.5).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 103.8%).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 18.7).
- •Penn Hills SHS is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 101.
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS is a charter school while Penn Hills SHS 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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS better than Penn Hills SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Life Male STEAM Academy CS ranks higher (66.0 vs 24.5 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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Penn Hills SHS?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS: 101. Penn Hills SHS: 1,049. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Penn Hills SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS is 202nd of 521 and Penn Hills SHS is 553rd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).