Penn Hills SHS vs Wilkins El STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Hills SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
Wilkins El STEAM Academy
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Wilkins El STEAM Academy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 618 | #1280 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14488 of 16,910 | #37391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,049 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.8% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkins El STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 24.5).
- •Penn Hills SHS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Penn Hills SHS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Wilkins El STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 103.8%).
- •Wilkins El STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.7).
- •Penn Hills SHS is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 447.
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 Hills SHS better than Wilkins El STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkins El STEAM Academy ranks higher (31.8 vs 24.5 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 Penn Hills SHS and Wilkins El STEAM Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Hills SHS: 1,049. Wilkins El STEAM Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Hills SHS and Wilkins El STEAM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Hills SHS is 553rd of 618 and Wilkins El STEAM Academy is 1280th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).