Philadelphia Learning Academy - West vs School of the Future
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 899 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
School of the Future
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | School of the Future Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 618 | #595 of 618 |
| National rank | #15417 of 16,910 | #16153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 99 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 14.4).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •School of the Future does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 98.4%).
- •School of the Future does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •School of the Future is the larger school with 569 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 School of the Future?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West ranks higher (19.1 vs 14.4 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 Philadelphia Learning Academy - West and School of the Future?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. School of the Future: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Learning Academy - West and School of the Future rank in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 and School of the Future is 595th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).