McKeesport Area SHS vs Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 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
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | McKeesport Area SHS McKeesport, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 618 | #1169 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13864 of 16,910 | #32449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 966 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.8% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | McKeesport | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 27.5).
- •McKeesport Area SHS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 108.8%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.3).
- •McKeesport Area SHS is the larger school with 966 students compared with 316.
- •McKeesport Area SHS is a public school while Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS 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 Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
On the Success Index (US), Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS ranks higher (39.3 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 Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between McKeesport and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKeesport Area SHS: 966. Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKeesport Area SHS and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS rank in Pennsylvania?
McKeesport Area SHS is 540th of 618 and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS is 1169th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).