Philadelphia Learning Academy - West vs Rhoads James Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 827 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
Rhoads James Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Rhoads James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 618 | #1479 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15417 of 16,910 | #45747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 99 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.1 vs 18.6).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Rhoads James Sch does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 97.4%).
- •Rhoads James Sch does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.5).
- •Rhoads James Sch is the larger school with 421 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 Philadelphia Learning Academy - West better than Rhoads James Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Philadelphia Learning Academy - West and Rhoads James Sch?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Rhoads James Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Learning Academy - West and Rhoads James Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 and Rhoads James Sch is 1479th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).