Philadelphia Learning Academy - North vs The Linc
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
73 students
The Linc
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The Linc Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 618 | #614 of 618 |
| National rank | #16469 of 16,910 | #16688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 73 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 73 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 116.4% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 8.8).
- •The Linc does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •The Linc does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •The Linc does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.3% vs 116.4%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - North does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 20.3).
- •The Linc is the larger school with 223 students compared with 73.
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 Philadelphia Learning Academy - North better than The Linc?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Learning Academy - North ranks higher (11.7 vs 8.8 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 Philadelphia Learning Academy - North and The Linc?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North: 73. The Linc: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Learning Academy - North and The Linc rank in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 604th of 618 and The Linc is 614th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).