Harrison William H School (Closed 2013)

1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harrison William H School serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
158 students
This chart displays total students of Harrison William H School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Harrison William H School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
30-34%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison William H School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
15-19%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison William H School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison William H School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison William H School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
94%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison William H School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
n/a
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison William H School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison William H School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison William H School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison William H School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison William H School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Harrison William H School?
158 students attend Harrison William H School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harrison William H School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison William H School?
Harrison William H School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrison William H School offer ?
Harrison William H School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harrison William H School part of?
Harrison William H School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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