Propel CS-Homestead vs Steel Valley SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propel CS-Homestead
Homestead · Charter other · Grades K–12
476 students
Steel Valley SHS
Munhall · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Propel CS-Homestead Homestead, Pennsylvania | Steel Valley SHS Munhall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #466 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #9655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.6% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | Homestead | Munhall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 108.6%).
- •Propel CS-Homestead does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.9).
- •Propel CS-Homestead is the larger school with 476 students compared with 415.
- •Propel CS-Homestead is a charter school while Steel Valley SHS is a public 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 Propel CS-Homestead better than Steel Valley SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Propel CS-Homestead and Steel Valley SHS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Munhall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-Homestead: 476. Steel Valley SHS: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-Homestead and Steel Valley SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-Homestead is unranked and Steel Valley SHS is 466th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).