Locke Alain Sch vs West Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 735 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locke Alain Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
264 students
West Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
| Measure | Locke Alain Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 1,627 | #607 of 618 |
| National rank | #46978 of 50,301 | #16508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 264 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locke Alain Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 11.3).
- •West Philadelphia HS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •West Philadelphia HS does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •West Philadelphia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 98.9%).
- •Locke Alain Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 21.1).
- •West Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 718 students compared with 264.
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 Locke Alain Sch better than West Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Locke Alain Sch ranks higher (16.3 vs 11.3 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 Locke Alain Sch and West Philadelphia HS?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke Alain Sch: 264. West Philadelphia HS: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke Alain Sch and West Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Locke Alain Sch is 1524th of 1,627 and West Philadelphia HS is 607th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).