Propel CS-Pitcairn vs Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propel CS-Pitcairn
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students
Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
Wilmerding · Charter high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | Propel CS-Pitcairn Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Westinghouse Arts Academy CS Wilmerding, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1357 of 1,627 | #392 of 618 |
| National rank | #40938 of 50,301 | #7112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 182 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 122% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54.5% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Wilmerding |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westinghouse Arts Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 26.2).
- •Westinghouse Arts Academy CS does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Westinghouse Arts Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 39%).
- •Propel CS-Pitcairn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 122%).
- •Propel CS-Pitcairn does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.8).
- •Westinghouse Arts Academy CS is the larger school with 282 students compared with 182.
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-Pitcairn better than Westinghouse Arts Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Westinghouse Arts Academy CS ranks higher (54.8 vs 26.2 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 Propel CS-Pitcairn and Westinghouse Arts Academy CS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Wilmerding in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-Pitcairn: 182. Westinghouse Arts Academy CS: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-Pitcairn and Westinghouse Arts Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-Pitcairn is 1357th of 1,627 and Westinghouse Arts Academy CS is 392nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).