Northwest PA Collegiate Academy vs Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 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
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie, Pennsylvania | Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 618 | #1435 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3737 of 16,910 | #44547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 750 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 19% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 20.5).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 19%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 27%).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 690.
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 Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 20.5 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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy: 750. Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest PA Collegiate Academy and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is 249th of 618 and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is 1435th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).