Philadelphia Learning Academy - West vs West Forest JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 396 km 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
West Forest JSHS
Tionesta · Public high · Grades 7–12
98 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Forest JSHS Tionesta, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 618 | #497 of 618 |
| National rank | #15417 of 16,910 | #11013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 99 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 120.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 5.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Philadelphia | Tionesta |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Forest JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 19.1).
- •West Forest JSHS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •West Forest JSHS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 120.4%).
- •West Forest JSHS does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 16.5).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is the larger school with 99 students compared with 98.
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 West Forest JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), West Forest JSHS ranks higher (39.8 vs 19.1 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 West Forest JSHS?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Tionesta in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. West Forest JSHS: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Learning Academy - West and West Forest JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 and West Forest JSHS is 497th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).