Pittsburgh Carrick HS vs The New Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Carrick HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
The New Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter high · Grades 8–12
80 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Carrick HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | The New Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 618 | #590 of 618 |
| National rank | #7429 of 16,910 | #15995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 515 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.6% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 15.5).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 5%).
- •The New Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 106.6%).
- •The New Academy CS does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.7).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS is the larger school with 515 students compared with 80.
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS is a public school while The New Academy CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carrick HS better than The New Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Carrick HS ranks higher (53.6 vs 15.5 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 Carrick HS and The New Academy CS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Carrick HS: 515. The New Academy CS: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Carrick HS and The New Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Carrick HS is 399th of 618 and The New Academy CS is 590th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).