Pittsburgh Brashear HS vs Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Brashear HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
139 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Brashear HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #527 of 618 | #1119 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13256 of 16,910 | #30051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 897 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 30.4).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 102.8%).
- •Pittsburgh Brashear HS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •Pittsburgh Brashear HS is the larger school with 897 students compared with 139.
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 Pittsburgh Brashear HS better than Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks higher (42.9 vs 30.4 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 Pittsburgh Brashear HS and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Brashear HS: 897. Pittsburgh Whittier K-5: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Brashear HS and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Brashear HS is 527th of 618 and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is 1119th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).