Penn Alexander Sch vs West Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Alexander Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
West Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
| Measure | Penn Alexander Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,627 | #607 of 618 |
| National rank | #16202 of 50,301 | #16508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 595 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Alexander Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 11.3).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on math proficiency (76% vs 12%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 17%).
- •West Philadelphia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 98.2%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.1).
- •West Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 718 students compared with 595.
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 Penn Alexander Sch better than West Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Alexander Sch ranks higher (62.9 vs 11.3 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 Penn Alexander Sch and West Philadelphia HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Alexander Sch: 595. West Philadelphia HS: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Alexander Sch and West Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Alexander Sch is 719th of 1,627 and West Philadelphia HS is 607th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).