McKeesport Area SHS vs Propel CS-McKeesport
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKeesport Area SHS
McKeesport · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Propel CS-McKeesport
McKeesport · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
302 students
| Measure | McKeesport Area SHS McKeesport, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-McKeesport McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 618 | #985 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13864 of 16,910 | #24217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 966 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.8% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 44% |
| city | McKeesport | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-McKeesport scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 27.5).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on math proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 108.8%).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.3).
- •McKeesport Area SHS is the larger school with 966 students compared with 302.
- •McKeesport Area SHS is a public school while Propel CS-McKeesport is a charter 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 McKeesport Area SHS better than Propel CS-McKeesport?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-McKeesport ranks higher (51.4 vs 27.5 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 McKeesport Area SHS and Propel CS-McKeesport?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between McKeesport and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKeesport Area SHS: 966. Propel CS-McKeesport: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKeesport Area SHS and Propel CS-McKeesport rank in Pennsylvania?
McKeesport Area SHS is 540th of 618 and Propel CS-McKeesport is 985th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).