Northwest PA Collegiate Academy vs Perseus House CS of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
750 students
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
| Measure | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie, Pennsylvania | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 618 | #601 of 618 |
| National rank | #3737 of 16,910 | #16408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 750 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 8% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 12.4).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 8%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 18%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.0).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 627.
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is a public school while Perseus House CS of Excellence 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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy better than Perseus House CS of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 12.4 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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy and Perseus House CS of Excellence?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy: 750. Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest PA Collegiate Academy and Perseus House CS of Excellence rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is 249th of 618 and Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).