Northgate MSHS vs STEM at Showalter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 404 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate MSHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 7–12
476 students
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
| Measure | Northgate MSHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | STEM at Showalter Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 618 | #569 of 618 |
| National rank | #10553 of 16,910 | #15331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 476 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 12% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northgate MSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 19.6).
- •Northgate MSHS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Northgate MSHS does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.8%).
- •Northgate MSHS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •STEM at Showalter is the larger school with 477 students compared with 476.
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 Northgate MSHS better than STEM at Showalter?
On the Success Index (US), Northgate MSHS ranks higher (41.7 vs 19.6 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 Northgate MSHS and STEM at Showalter?
About 404 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northgate MSHS: 476. STEM at Showalter: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northgate MSHS and STEM at Showalter rank in Pennsylvania?
Northgate MSHS is 486th of 618 and STEM at Showalter is 569th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).