Perseus House CS of Excellence vs Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 477 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
629 students
| Measure | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 618 | #517 of 618 |
| National rank | #16408 of 16,910 | #12421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 32% |
| city | Erie | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 12.4).
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.0).
- •Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS is the larger school with 629 students compared with 627.
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 Perseus House CS of Excellence better than Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS ranks higher (34.1 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 Perseus House CS of Excellence and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS?
About 477 km in a straight line, between Erie and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perseus House CS of Excellence and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS is 517th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).