Parkway West vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 680 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Parkway West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 618 | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | #13746 of 16,910 | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 149 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 112.1% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 19.1).
- •Parkway West does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 10%).
- •Parkway West does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 112.1%).
- •Parkway West does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Parkway West is the larger school with 149 students compared with 99.
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 Parkway West better than Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway West ranks higher (28.1 vs 19.1 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 Parkway West and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway West: 149. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway West and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkway West is 537th of 618 and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).