School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (08-09)
1,530 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(08-09)18%
7%
Black
(08-09)77%
16%
White
(08-09)5%
73%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
83%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cephunting Park?
1,530 students attend Cephunting Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cephunting Park students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Cephunting Park offer ?
Cephunting Park offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cephunting Park part of?
Cephunting Park is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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