Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 vs Pittsburgh King K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
840 students
Pittsburgh King K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh King K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 618 | #1475 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6243 of 16,910 | #45602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 840 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 12% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 18.8).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 12%).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 28%).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 98.3%).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is the larger school with 840 students compared with 368.
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 CAPA 6-12 better than Pittsburgh King K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 ranks higher (58.3 vs 18.8 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 Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 and Pittsburgh King K-8?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12: 840. Pittsburgh King K-8: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 and Pittsburgh King K-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is 354th of 618 and Pittsburgh King K-8 is 1475th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).