Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 vs Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 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 Schiller 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
260 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 618 | #443 of 521 |
| National rank | #6243 of 16,910 | #11884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 840 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 22% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 30.2).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 47%).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is the larger school with 840 students compared with 260.
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 Schiller 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 ranks higher (58.3 vs 30.2 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 Schiller 6-8?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12: 840. Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is 354th of 618 and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is 443rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).